smirky en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈsmɜː(ɹ)ki/
Etymology
From smirk + -y.
Meanings
-
Smirking, or as if smirking
He introduced himself, smiling a smirky smile borrowed from the courtiers of the stage, […]
1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad, Part 6:
- (obsolete) Smart; spruce.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| smirkiest | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| smirkier | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |