SMIRKING

Verb

smirking

present participle of smirk

Noun

smirking (plural smirkings)

The act of one who smirks.

[…] I noticed a peculiar fluttering amongst the girls. On inquiring the reason of their mysterious gigglings and smirkings, I found that there was to be a wedding.

Source: Wiktionary

SMIRK

Smirk, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Smirked; p. pr. & vb. n. Smirking.] Etym: [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile. See Smile, v. i.]

Definition: To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper.

Smirk, n.

Definition: A forced or affected smile; a simper. The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. Sir W. Scott.

Smirk, a.

Definition: Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. "So smirk, so smooth." Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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