Complete Definition of "simper"

was wotd|2006|May|23
English

Etymology
Origin uncertain; compare Danish semper, German zimper �elegant, dainty�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/�sɪmp�/ (RP)
IPA|/�sɪmp�/ (US)
audio|en-us-simper.ogg|Audio (US)
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-ɪmp�(r)|-ɪmp�(r)

Verb
en-verb

  1. intransitive To smile in a frivolous, self-conscious manner.

Translations

French: minauder
mid
Spanish: sonreírse afectadamente

Noun
en-noun

  1. A frivolous, self-conscious smile.

Translations

French: minauderie f, sourire affecté m
mid
Spanish: sonrisa afectada f

See also
smirk

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