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Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
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smirk — smirker, n. smirkingly, adv. /smerrk/, v.i. 1. to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way. n. 2. the facial expression of a person who smirks. [bef. 900; ME smirken (v.), OE sme(a)rcian] * * * … Universalium
smirk — verb smile in an irritatingly smug or silly way. noun a smug or silly smile. Derivatives smirker noun smirkily adverb smirking adjective smirkingly adverb smirky adjective Origin OE sme(a)rcian … English new terms dictionary
smirk — [[t]smɜrk[/t]] v. i. 1) to smile in an affected, smug, or offensively familiar way 2) the facial expression of a person who smirks • Etymology: bef. 900; ME smirken (v.), OE sme(a) rcian … From formal English to slang
smirk — /smɜk / (say smerk) verb (i) 1. to smile in a condescending or knowing way. –verb (t) 2. to utter with a smirk. –noun 3. the smile or the facial expression of someone who smirks. {Middle English; Old English sme(a)rcian} –smirker, noun –smirking …
smirk — n. & v. n. an affected, conceited, or silly smile. v.intr. put on or wear a smirk. Derivatives: smirker n. smirkingly adv. smirky adj. smirkily adv. Etymology: OE sme(a)rcian … Useful english dictionary
