SMIRK


Meaning of SMIRK in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsmərk ]

verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English smearcian to smile; akin to Old English smerian to laugh

Date: before 12th century

intransitive verb

: to smile in an affected or smug manner : simper

transitive verb

: to say or express with a smirk

• smirk noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.