smirk
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smirk

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

Examples of SMIRK

  1. 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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