smirk
verb (used without object)
to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.
smirks
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pluralof smirk.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof smirk (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
smirkverb (used without object)to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way.
Example Sentences
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But it was also a target that raised eyebrows and smirks, and perhaps with four years to go, may still be a touch too ambitious - but the trajectory of progression is undeniable.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
The leader of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, Yves‑Francois Blanchet, drew smirks with his May critique of Alberta's prospective independence.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
Eric Dailey Jr., whose smirks and antics charged the crowd every time he was shown on the videoboard, scored a career-high 25 points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2025
When it’s mentioned about the dart-throwing scene in the popular Apple TV series “Ted Lasso,” Kirby smirks.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
The corner of his mouth dimples when he smirks.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
