Associations to the word «Smirk»

Wiktionary

SMIRK, noun. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.
SMIRK, noun. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
SMIRK, verb. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
SMIRK, adjective. (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering

Dictionary definition

SMIRK, noun. A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
SMIRK, verb. Smile affectedly or derisively.

Wise words

Words to me were magic. You could say a word and it could conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had this power.
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