smirky

English

Etymology

smirk +‎ -y

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsmɜː(ɹ)ki/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ki

Adjective

smirky (comparative smirkier, superlative smirkiest)

1. Smirking, or as if smirking
   • 1880, Mark Twain, A Tramp Abroad‎^[1], Part 6:

     He introduced himself, smiling a smirky smile borrowed from the courtiers of the stage, […]

2. (obsolete) Smart; spruce.

   Synonym: smirk

Derived terms

• smirkily
• smirkiness

Anagrams

• Mirsky