HyperDic: smirk

English > 2 senses of the word smirk:
VERBbodysmirk, simpersmile affectedly or derisively
NOUNcommunicationsmirka smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
smirk > pronunciation
Soundssmer'k
Rhymesartwork ... work: 53 rhymes with erk...
English > smirk: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
Broadersmile, smiling, grin, grinningA facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth
Spanishsonrisa satisfecha
Catalansomriure de menyspreu
Verbssmirksmile affectedly or derisively
English > smirk: 2 senses > verb 1, body
Meaningsmile affectedly or derisively.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymsimper
NarrowerfleerTo smirk contemptuously
Broadersmilechange one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
Spanishsonreír afectadamente, sonreír burlonamente
Catalansomriure
Nounssmirka smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
smirkera smiler whose smile is offensively self-satisfied

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