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
Related Forms:
- simperer sim′·perer noun
- simperingly sim′·per·ingly adverb
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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