simpering

pronunciation

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Word Origin

simpering (adj.): 1580s, present participle adjective from simper (v.). Related: Simperingly.

Example

1. She gave her teacher a simpering smile .

2. She spoke in a simpering tone .

3. Jesus christ , uncle howard ! Stop ! Stop simpering !

4. Two portraits of simpering girls .

5. He sat simpering at lisa .

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