smirky

English

Etymology

From smirk +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsmɜː(ɹ)ki/
  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ki

Adjective

smirky (comparative smirkier, superlative smirkiest)

  1. Smirking, or as if smirking
    • 1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad‎[1], Part 6:
      He introduced himself, smiling a smirky smile borrowed from the courtiers of the stage, […]
  2. (obsolete) Smart; spruce.
    Synonym: smirk

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