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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The Japanese trio come on stage with serious, even imposing, expressions, but it was not long before they couldn't help themselves – first with a few smirks and then breaking out into infectious grins.
From BBC ● Jun. 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
Stewart lets that be for a beat, then smirks in a way best described as not unpleasant.
From Salon ● Oct. 30, 2024
Going against everything he knew, everything his father had taught him, he joined the others at the curb, ignoring the smirks and clucking sounds.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
