Associations to the word «Smirk»

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.
William Butler Yeats