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
- intransitive To smile in a frivolous, self-conscious manner.
Translations
French: minauder
mid
Spanish: sonreÃrse afectadamente
Noun
en-noun
- A frivolous, self-conscious smile.
Translations
French: minauderie f, sourire affecté m
mid
Spanish: sonrisa afectada f
See also
smirk
fa:simper
io:simper
it:simper
ru:simper
te:simper
vi:simper
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