Meaning & use
simper
To smile in a silly, affected, or overly sweet way, often to appear coy or ingratiating.
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She simpered at the manager, hoping flattery would earn her the promotion.
He simpered nervously whenever the teacher asked him a difficult question.
A note on using this word
Simper carries a negative connotation, suggesting an insincere or foolish smile rather than a genuine one.
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