Associations to the word «Smirk»
Noun
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
SMIRK, noun. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful.
SMIRK, noun. A forced or affected smile; a simper.
SMIRK, verb. To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
SMIRK, adjective. (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering
Dictionary definition
SMIRK, noun. A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure.
SMIRK, verb. Smile affectedly or derisively.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.