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

simper Related Forms

sim′·perer noun sim′·per·ingly adverb

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