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simpering

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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.
[Perhaps of Scandinavian origin.]
simper·er n.
simper·ing·ly adv.
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simpering
adjective coy, affected, flirtatious, coquettish, kittenish a simpering little ninny
Translations
simpering [ˈsɪmpərɪŋ] ADJ (= affected) → afectado; (= foolish) → atontado
simpering [ˈsɪmpərɪŋ]
adj [person, smile] → minaudant(e), minaudier/ière
n → minauderies fpl
simpering
adj → geziert, albern
simpering [ˈsɪmp/ərɪŋ] adj → lezioso/a, smorfioso/a
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