sogghignare — meaning in English

English meaning

• smirk noun A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
• sneer verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.

Senses

sogghignare is used for these senses in English:

• smirk To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
• sneer (intransitive) To raise a corner of the upper lip slightly, especially in scorn.

smirk — full definition

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

sneer — full definition

1. verb To curl the lip slightly in contempt or scorn.
2. noun A facial expression or remark showing contempt.

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