Definition of simper
simpered
;simpering
play \ˈsim-p(ə-)riŋ\intransitive verb
: to smile in a silly manner
transitive verb
: to say with a simper simpered an apology
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Examples of simper in a Sentence
He simpered and smirked while he talked to the boss.
She simpered that she had gone to all this trouble for a reason.
Recent Examples of simper from the Web
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This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast.
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This story of bumbling boors, chiseling social climbers, and simpering fops gallivanting and scheming around the London countryside is crisply performed by a uniformly excellent cast.
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Origin and Etymology of simper
akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc elegant, Danish dialect simper affected, coy
First Known Use of simper
1599
SIMPER Defined for English Language Learners
simper
playDefinition of simper for English Language Learners
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: to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural
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: to say (something) in a way that is not sincere or natural
SIMPER Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of simper for Students
simpered
;simpering
: to smile or speak in a way that is not sincere or natural
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