smirk — a smug, conceited, or silly smile
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a smug, conceited, or silly smile
Pronunciation (IPA): /smɜːrk/
Korean meaning: 건방지고 우쭐한 미소, 비웃는 듯한 미소
Korean pronunciation: **스**머크
Example Sentences
- The villain's smirk disappeared when the hero showed up unexpectedly.
- My cat has a permanent smirk, like it knows all my embarrassing secrets.
- He couldn't help but smirk when his younger brother got scolded for the same mistake he made yesterday.
smirk
NOUN//smɜːrk//
a smug, conceited, or silly smile
The student shows a smirk after getting the highest test score
The lazy clerk won't work, just smirk!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'smercian' meaning to smile or laugh. The word evolved through Middle English with influences from Old Norse, developing its modern sense of a smug or conceited smile by the 16th century.
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📝Examples
“The villain's smirk disappeared when the hero showed up unexpectedly.”
“My cat has a permanent smirk, like it knows all my embarrassing secrets.”
“He couldn't help but smirk when his younger brother got scolded for the same mistake he made yesterday.”
“The student's smirk after cheating on the test didn't last long when the teacher announced a makeup exam.”
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