smirk

Meanings

• noun

  a hidden, slight, and often amused or mocking smile

  - "He gave a smirk as he heard the bad joke."
  - "She couldn't help but give a smirk when she saw her reflection in the mirror."

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Pronunciation

1. /smɜːk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=94709442"

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Synonyms

shit-eating grin , simper

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smirk
irk , perk , work , smirch , wirk

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Variants

List of all variants of smirk that leads to same result
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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to wrinkle the nose' in Old English. The modern meaning developed in the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. A smirk is a type of facial expression that is often used to convey sarcasm or mockery.

2. The word 'smirk' comes from the Old English word 'smircean', which originally meant 'to wrinkle the nose'.

3. In some cultures, a smirk is considered a sign of disrespect or contempt.

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Related Concepts

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1. facial expression: A smirk is a type of facial expression characterized by a slight smile with a raised corner of the lip and a hint of mockery or amusement.

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Culture

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In literature, a smirk is often used to indicate sarcasm or mockery. In art, smirks are depicted in paintings and sculptures as expressions of amusement or contempt.

How to Memorize "smirk"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person giving a subtle, smug smile, with a raised corner of their lip and a hint of amusement or mockery in their eyes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smirk' with the image of a person giving a mocking or amused smile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'Slyly Mocking Insincere Revealing Kink' to remember the definition of a smirk.

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