simper

[ sim-per ]
/ ˈsɪm pər /

verb (used without object)

to smile in a silly, self-conscious way.

verb (used with object)

to say with a simper.

noun

a silly, self-conscious smile.

Origin of simper

1555–65; akin to Middle Dutch zimperlijc, dialectal Danish simper affected, Danish sippe affected woman, orig. one who sips (see sip), a way of drinking thought to be affected

SYNONYMS FOR simper

1, 3 smirk, snigger, snicker.

OTHER WORDS FROM simper

sim·per·er, noun sim·per·ing·ly, adverb un·sim·per·ing, adjective

Words nearby simper

simonson, simony, simoom, simp, simpatico, simper, simple, simple absence, simple algebraic extension, simple arc, simple carbohydrate

Words related to simpered

sneer, smirk, leer, grin, beam

Example sentences from the Web for simpered

British Dictionary definitions for simpered

simper
/ (ˈsɪmpə) /

verb

(intr) to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way
(tr) to utter (something) in a simpering manner

noun

a simpering smile; smirk

Derived forms of simper

simperer, noun simpering, adjective, noun simperingly, adverb

Word Origin for simper

C16: probably from Dutch simper affected