Looking for the meaning of the word SIMPER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SIMPER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Simper
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century: of unknown origin; compare with German zimpfer ‘elegant, delicate’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪmpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
smile in an affectedly coy or ingratiating manner
Short Definition:smile in affectedly coy manner
Examples:- she simpered, looking pleased with herself
- he simpered at me
- ‘Luke, darling,’ she simpered
Word: Simper
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɪmpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an affectedly coy or ingratiating smile
Short Definition:affectedly coy smile
Examples:- an exaggerated simper
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