simper
sim·per
simper · simpers
sonrisa afectada
minauderie, sourire affecté
A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smileA foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
UK/ˈsɪmpə/US/ˈsɪmpɚ/
Translations
2 languagesMeaning
1 sensesA foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
a silly self-conscious smile
Origin
Uncertain; compare (probably from) Danish simper / semper (“coy”), German zimper (“elegantUncertain; compare (probably from) Danish simper / semper (“coy”), German zimper (“elegant, dainty”).
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