Pronunciation: /smɜːrk/
noun a smile expressing smugness or scorn
A1 She gave a small smirk when she won the game.
A2 He couldn't help but smirk at his friend's joke.
B1 The teacher's smirk showed that she was pleased with the students' progress.
B2 His smirk indicated that he knew more than he was letting on.
C1 The politician's smirk during the debate did not sit well with the audience.
C2 Her subtle smirk revealed a hint of mischief in her eyes.
verb to smile in an irritatingly smug, conceited, or silly way
A1 She smirked when she saw the puppy playing in the park.
A2 He smirked at his friend's joke, finding it quite amusing.
B1 The teacher smirked as she caught the students passing notes in class.
B2 The politician smirked during the debate, confident in his argument.
C1 The detective smirked as he revealed the identity of the true culprit.
C2 The villain smirked as he executed his evil plan, reveling in his success.
formal He couldn't help but smirk at the clever solution presented during the meeting.
informal When she saw her friend trip over the curb, she couldn't help but smirk.
slang The student smirked when he saw his ex-girlfriend walk by with her new boyfriend.
figurative The villain's smirk revealed his evil intentions to the hero.
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