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Definition of Simper
1. Verb. Smile affectedly or derisively.
Generic synonyms: Smile
Specialized synonyms: Fleer
Derivative terms: Simperer, Smirk, Smirker
2. Noun. A silly self-conscious smile.
Definition of Simper
1. v. i. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner.
2. n. A constrained, self- conscious smile; an affected, silly smile; a smirk.
Definition of Simper
1. Verb. (intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, or smug manner. ¹
2. Noun. A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Simper
1. to smile in a silly manner [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Simper
Literary usage of Simper
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Cyclopedia of Modern Shop Practice: A Manual of Shop Practice, Pattern edited by Howard Monroe Raymond (1904)
"The character of the work done f>n the simper ¡nul the planer is identical, but
as a rule, the simper is used for the smaller and more delicate parts which ..."
2. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1865)
"The crime of Simon Magus, selling spiritual things for money. To Simmer, simper.
Imitative of the gentle hissing or murmuring of liquids beginning to boil. ..."
3. A Concordance to the Works of Alexander Popeby Edwin Abbott by Edwin Abbott (1875)
"13 What C. dictates ю be donc UP 13 Conscious. The c. simper, and the jealous
leer D. iï. 6 nd nobly c., Princes are but things D. iv. ..."
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