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Definition of smirk

smirk

/smɜːrk/
smirk
Adverb:smirkingly
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Plural:smirks
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Adjective:smirky
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Past Simple:smirked
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Past Participle:smirked
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Present Participle:smirking
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• noun

1

A smug, conceited, or silly smile.

Example

"He had a self-satisfied smirk on his face after winning the argument."

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• verb

1

To smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way.

Example

"She couldn't help but smirk when her rival's overly ambitious plan failed."

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• Rhymes for smirk

• Nearby Words

smiling
smilingly
smilodon
smirk
smirker
smirky
smishing

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English smercian, meaning to smile, ultimately from a Proto-Germanic root related to Middle High German smieren (to smile).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Smirk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/smirk
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