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smirk

The correct spelling is smirk.

How to pronounce smirk

/smɜːk/
noun

IPA: /smɜːk/

Say it like: Smi-rk

The correct spelling is smirk. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful
  2. 2.A forced or affected smile; a simper

verb

  1. 1.To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

adjective

  1. 1.Smart; spruce; affected; simpering

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