Word: simper
Word origin: mid 16th century: of unknown origin; compare with German zimpfer ‘elegant, delicate’.
Phonetic:
ˈsɪmpə
Listen:
smile in an affectedly coy or ingratiating manner. Example: she simpered, looking pleased with herself
an affectedly coy or ingratiating smile. Example: an exaggerated simper
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