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Definition of: simper
(sim′pər) v.i.
To smile in a silly, self–conscious manner; smirk.
—v.t. To say with a simper.
—noun A silly, self–conscious smile; smirk. [Prob. <Scand. Cf. Sw. and Norw. semper affected, coy.]
—sim′per·er noun
—sim′per·ing·ly adverb
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