smirk
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verb \ˈsmərk\Definition of SMIRK
intransitive verb
: to smile in an affected or smug manner : simper
transitive verb
: to say or express with a smirk
— smirk noun
See Examples of SMIRK
- She tried not to smirk when they announced the winner.
Origin of SMIRK
Middle English, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh
First Known Use: before 12th century
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