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smirk

Definition

  • verb: to smile in an unpleasant way because you are pleased with yourself, glad about someone else's trouble, etc.
  • verb: to smile in an affected or smug manner
  • often + 'at'
  • synonyms: simper, nice,, smart

Examples

  • He had a big 'smirk' on his face when he told me the news.

  • She 'smirked at' the thought of how this would hurt him.

  • She tried not to 'smirk' when they announced the winner.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) All right, we gotta go. Places, everyone! ...Come on, let's go, line up. ...Have a good show. Okay, no smiles, no smiles, just smirks! # Keep on dancin' # # You hold me like you should, so I'm gonna keep on dancin' # # Keep on dancin' # Ohh! (..)
    2002 Sweet Home Alabama