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, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley