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How to pronounce “smirk”

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Pronunciation guide for smirk

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of smirk with real speech in context.
Available examples
8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
An Ethicist’s Guide to Living a Good LifeI imagine him having that smirk or that smile
Definition summary
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.

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How to pronounce smirk

An Ethicist’s Guide to Living a Good Life

I imagine him having that smirk or that smile

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “smirk”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
  • A forced or affected smile.
  • [Verb]
  • To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) smart; spruce; affected; simpering

Practice Nearby Words

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