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smirk

/smɝk/ noun C1
  1. An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
  2. A forced or affected smile.

Plural smirks

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He simpers, and smirks, and makes love to us all.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 307 · B2

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