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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Nobody quite knows who decided to give them icing eyes and smirks.
From Salon ● Feb. 5, 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
"I understand that to agree on something, there must be protocol, you cannot just slap Putin in the face when he arrives. But it was a very unpleasant spectacle – especially his smirks."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 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
Mr. Waters smirks; the secretary’s eyes show pity.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
