SMIRK

v. n. a.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
v.

To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.

2.
n.

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

3.
a.

Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." Spenser.


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