English Explanatory Dictionary

simper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.
  2. To glimmer; to twinkle.
noun
  1. A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪmpə/ /ˈsɪmpɚ/ en-us-simper.ogg

Word forms

simper simpers simpering simpered

Etymology

Uncertain; compare (probably from) Danish simper / semper (“coy”), German zimper (“elegant, dainty”).

Related words

shit-eating grin smirk

Derived words

simperer simper out simpery
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