ˈsmikə(r) intransitive verb
Etymology: probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Swedish smikra, smikkra to flatter, Danish smigre; akin to Old English smicer handsome, elegant, smācian to flatter, Old High German smehhar slender, bi smītan to defile, stain — more at smite
archaic : to ogle and smile amorously — used with at or after