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noun

smirking

Smirking (noun) means the act of wearing a smug or mocking half-smile. Example: “His constant smirking made her want to slap him.”

noun
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The act of wearing a smug or mocking half-smile.
"His constant smirking made her want to slap him."

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In plain EnglishThe act of smirking at someone or something.

Word forms

smirkings plural

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What does “smirking” mean?

The word “smirking” means the act of wearing a smug or mocking half-smile. In plain terms, the act of smirking at someone or something.

How do you use “smirking” in a sentence?

Here is “smirking” used in a sentence: “His constant smirking made her want to slap him.”

What part of speech is “smirking”?

“Smirking” is a noun.

What is the meaning of smirking?

"smirking" (noun) means the act of wearing a smug or mocking half-smile.

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