simper

  • 11simper — [[t]sɪ̱mpə(r)[/t]] simpers, simpering, simpered VERB When someone simpers, they smile in a rather silly way. The maid lowered her chin and simpered. N COUNT Simper is also a noun. Thank you doctor, said the nurse with a simper …

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  • 12simper — sim•per [[t]ˈsɪm pər[/t]] v. i. 1) to smile in a silly, self conscious way 2) to say with a simper 3) a silly, self conscious smile • Etymology: 1555–65; akin to MD zimperlijc, dial. Dan simper affected sim′per•er, n. sim′per•ing•ly, adv …

    From formal English to slang

  • 13simper — 1. verb /ˈsɪmpə,ˈsɪmpɚ/ To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self conscious, coy, or smug manner. Why, look at him look at this simpering self righteous mug! 2. noun …

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  • 14Simper — This unusual name has a wholly French origin and derives from the Village of St.Pierre de Semilly in La Mauche, Normandy. It was an introduction after 1066, although strangely, the first person associated with St. Pierre, i.e. Geoffrey de Clinton …

    Surnames reference

  • 15simper — sim|per [ˈsımpə US ər] v [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Perhaps from a [i]Scandinavian language] to smile in a silly annoying way ▪ Betsy simpered at him as she spoke. ▪ a silly, simpering girl >simper n …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 16simper — sim|per1 [ sımpər ] verb intransitive to smile in a way that looks silly and is not sincere simper sim|per 2 [ sımpər ] noun count a smile that looks silly and is not sincere …

    Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • 17simper — verb (I) to smile in a silly, annoying way: Betsy simpered coyly at him as she spoke. simper noun (C) simperingly adverb …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 18simper — /ˈsɪmpə / (say simpuh) verb (i) 1. to smile in a silly, self conscious way. –verb (t) 2. to say with a simper. –noun 3. a silly, self conscious smile. {origin uncertain. Compare German zimper affected} –simperer, noun –simperingly, adverb… …

  • 19simper — v. & n. v. 1 intr. smile in a silly or affected way. 2 tr. express by or with simpering. n. such a smile. Derivatives: simperingly adv. Etymology: 16th c.: cf. Du. and Scand. semper, simper, G zimp(f)er elegant, delicate …

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  • 20Simper Hotel — (Стамбул,Турция) Категория отеля: Адрес: Katip Kasım Mah. Türkeli Cad. Kızıltaş Sok. N …

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