simper
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verb \ˈsim-pər\sim·peredsim·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of SIMPER
intransitive verb
: to smile in a silly manner
transitive verb
: to say with a simper <simpered an apology>
— sim·per·er \-pər-ər\ noun
See Examples of SIMPER
- He simpered and smirked while he talked to the boss.
- She simpered that she had gone to all this trouble for a reason.
Origin of SIMPER
akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc elegant, Dan dialect simper affected, coy
First Known Use: circa 1563
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