simper

sim·per  (smpr)

v. sim·pered, sim·per·ing, sim·pers

v.intr.

To smile in a silly, self-conscious, often coy manner.

v.tr.

To utter or express with a silly, self-conscious, often coy smile: simpered a lame excuse.

n.

A silly, self-conscious, often coy smile.

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[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]

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simper·er n.

simper·ing·ly adv.

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simper [ˈsɪmpə]

vb

1. (intr) to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way

2. (tr) to utter (something) in a simpering manner

n

a simpering smile; smirk

[probably from Dutch simper affected]

simperer  n

simpering  adj & n

simperingly  adv

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simper - To smile in a silly or self-conscious way.

See also related terms for silly.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	simper - a silly self-conscious smile grin, grinning, smile, smiling - a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
Verb	1.	simper - smile affectedly or derisively smirk smile - change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure fleer - to smirk contemptuously

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simper

verb smile coyly, smirk, smile self-consciously, smile affectedly The maid lowered her chin and simpered.

Translations

simper [ˈsɪmpəʳ]

A. N → sonrisa f afectada

B. VI → sonreír con afectación

C. VT "yes," she simpered → -sí -dijo sonriendo afectada

simper [ˈsɪmpə^r]

vi → minauder

n → minauderie f
with a simper → en minaudant

simper

n … she said with a simper → …, sagte sie mit säuselnder Stimme

vi (= smile) → geziert or albern lächeln; (= talk) → säuseln

vt → säuseln

simper [ˈsɪmpəʳ]

1. n → sorriso affettato

2. vi → fare lo/a smorfioso/a