smirk
The origin and history of smirk.
Etymology
From Old English smearcian, "to smile," related to smile. The word narrowed over time to mean a smug or mocking smile rather than a genuine one.
The origin and history of smirk.
From Old English smearcian, "to smile," related to smile. The word narrowed over time to mean a smug or mocking smile rather than a genuine one.
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