smirking
|smirk-ing|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈsmɜrkɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsmɜːkɪŋ/
(smirk)
smug smile
Etymology
Etymology Information
'smirk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'smercian', where 'smerc-' meant 'to smile'.
Historical Evolution
'smercian' transformed into the Middle English word 'smerken', and eventually became the modern English word 'smirk'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to smile', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to smile in a smug or conceited way'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45