simper
simper
Definition
sim·per (sim′pər)
intransitive verb
to smile in a silly, affected, or self-conscious way
Etymology: Early ModE, akin to Dan dial., MDu simperlijc, dainty, affected
transitive verb
to say or express with a simper
noun
a silly, affected, or self-conscious smile
sim′·perer noun
sim′·per·ingly adverb
simper
Synonyms
Browse dictionary entries near simper
- simpatico
- simp
- simoom
- simony
- simonize
- Simonides
- simoniac
- simon-pure
- Simon Magus
- Simon Legree
