Definition/Meaning of smirk

• English - Noun: smirk ( plural smirks ) An uneven , often crooked smile that is insolent , self-satisfied or scornful . A forced or affected smile; a simper . Sir Walter Scott The bride , all smirk and blush , had just entered . Derived terms smirker smirkily smirkingly smirky Translations
• English - Verb: smirk ( third-person singular simple present smirks , present participle smirking , simple past and past participle smirked ) To smile in a way that is affected , smug , insolent or contemptuous . Translations Synonyms simper shit-eating grin ( vulgar )
• English - Adjective: smirk ( comparative more smirk , superlative most smirk ) ( obsolete ) smart; spruce; affected; simpering Spenser So smirk , so smooth .
• English - Alternative forms: smerk
• English - Etymology: From Middle English smirken , from Old English smercian , smearcian ( “ to smile , smirk ” ), from Proto-Germanic *smarōną ( “ to mock , scoff at ” ). Compare Middle High German smielen / smieren ( “ to smile ” ) ( > obsolete , rare German schmieren ).