SIMPER


Meaning of SIMPER in English

v. & n.

v. 1 intr. smile in a silly or affected way. 2 tr. express by or with simpering.

n. such a smile. simperingly adv.

[ 16th c.: cf. Du. and Scand. semper, simper, G zimp(f)er elegant, delicate ]

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