smirksmɜrk
smirk (v)
- present
- smirks
- past
- smirked
- past participle
- smirked
- present participle
- smirking
smirk (n)
smirk
English Definitions:
smirk (verb)
a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
smirk, simper (verb)
smile affectedly or derisively
smirk (Noun)
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, offensively self-satisfied or scornful.
smirk (Verb)
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
Smirk
A smirk is a smile evoking insolence, scorn, or offensive smugness. "A constant smirk upon the face, and a whiffling activity of the body, are strong indications of futility," the Earl of Chesterfield once wrote in a letter to his son.
Smirk
A smirk is a smile evoking insolence, scorn, or offensive smugness, falling into the category of what Desmond Morris described as Deformed-compliment Signals.A smirk may also be an affected, ingratiating smile, as in Mr Bennet's description of Mr Wickham as making smirking love to all his new in-laws in the novel Pride and Prejudice.
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