ricanerie — meaning in English

English meaning

• chuckle noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
• smirk noun A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.

Senses

ricanerie is used for these senses in English:

• chuckle A quiet laugh.
• smirk An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.

chuckle — full definition

1. noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
2. verb To laugh softly or to oneself.

smirk — full definition

1. noun A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
2. verb To smile in this sly or self-satisfied way.

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