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What is "smirk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 03-06-2026 by Wikilanguages.net
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What does smirk mean in English? Meaning of smirk definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "smirk" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "smirk": a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure

Noun

  • Meaning: a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
  • Synonyms: smirk
  • Hypernyms: grin grinning smile smiling

    • Pronunciation in UK: /smɜː(ɹ)k/

    Meaning of "smirk": smile affectedly or derisively

    Verb

  • Meaning: smile affectedly or derisively
  • Synonyms: simper smirk
  • Hyponyms: fleer
  • Hypernyms: smile

    • Pronunciation in UK: /smɜː(ɹ)k/

  • Adjective: An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.A forced or affected smile; a simper. Sir Walter Scott The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered.Sir Walter Scott The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered.

    • Synonyms:

    sneer, grin, beam, leer, simper, smug look,

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