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simper (verb)

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  • simper — ► VERB ▪ smile in an ingratiating or coy manner. ► NOUN ▪ a smile of this kind. DERIVATIVES simpering adjective. ORIGIN of unknown origin …   English terms dictionary

  • simper — verb (I) to smile in a silly, annoying way: Betsy simpered coyly at him as she spoke. simper noun (C) simperingly adverb …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • simper — verb smile in an affectedly coquettish, coy, or ingratiating manner. noun such a smile. Derivatives simpering adjective simperingly adverb Origin C16: of unknown origin; cf. Ger. zimpfer elegant, delicate …   English new terms dictionary

  • simper — UK [ˈsɪmpə(r)] / US [ˈsɪmpər] verb [intransitive] Word forms simper : present tense I/you/we/they simper he/she/it simpers present participle simpering past tense simpered past participle simpered to smile in a way that looks silly and is not… …   English dictionary

  • simper — I. verb (simpered; simpering) Etymology: akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc elegant, Danish dialect simper affected, coy Date: circa 1563 intransitive verb to smile in a silly manner transitive verb to say with a simper < simpered an apology > •… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • simper — [[t]sɪ̱mpə(r)[/t]] simpers, simpering, simpered VERB When someone simpers, they smile in a rather silly way. The maid lowered her chin and simpered. N COUNT Simper is also a noun. Thank you doctor, said the nurse with a simper …   English dictionary

  • simper — /ˈsɪmpə / (say simpuh) verb (i) 1. to smile in a silly, self conscious way. –verb (t) 2. to say with a simper. –noun 3. a silly, self conscious smile. {origin uncertain. Compare German zimper affected} –simperer, noun –simperingly, adverb… …  

  • simper — 1. verb /ˈsɪmpə,ˈsɪmpɚ/ To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self conscious, coy, or smug manner. Why, look at him look at this simpering self righteous mug! 2. noun …   Wiktionary

  • simper — sim|per1 [ sımpər ] verb intransitive to smile in a way that looks silly and is not sincere simper sim|per 2 [ sımpər ] noun count a smile that looks silly and is not sincere …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • simper — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. i. smile, smirk; strut, prance. See affectation, rejoicing. II (Roget s IV) v. Syn. giggle, grin, snicker; see smile , sneer . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) n. smirk. see smile IV …   English dictionary for students

  • simpering — simper ► VERB ▪ smile in an ingratiating or coy manner. ► NOUN ▪ a smile of this kind. DERIVATIVES simpering adjective. ORIGIN of unknown origin …   English terms dictionary

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