Category:Smirk

Smirk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked; p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] Etym: [oe. smirken, ass. smercian, smearcian; cf. Mhg. smieren, smielen, to Smile. See smile, v. i.]

Defn: to smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with Affected complaisance; to simper.

Smirk Smirk, n.

Defn: a forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. Sir w. Scott.

Smirk Smirk, a.

Defn: nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "so smirk, so Smooth." Spenser.