Smirk (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See Smile, v. i.]
To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.
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Smirk, n.
A forced or affected smile; a simper.
The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered.
Sir W. Scott.
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Smirk, a.
Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering.
"So
smirk, so smooth."
Spenser.
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