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smirk

[smurk] / smɜrk /
NOUN
sly smile
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And the only trophy we have ever won in fútbol,” Luna adds with a smirk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

“Make sure you finish the job in your second,” Newsom tells Bass with a tilt of the head and a smirk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

On Chinese social media, pictures show some users sticking couplets or upside down pictures of Malfoy's signature smirk.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

Matthew’s smirk widened as Bright and I glanced at each other.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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