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Noun Concept
Categories: Facial expressions
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smirk  😏  😼
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A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure WordNet 3.0
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A smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A smirk is a smile evoking insolence, scorn, or offensive smugness, falling into the category of what Desmond Morris described as Deformed-compliment Signals. Wikipedia
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied or scornful. Wiktionary
IS A
smile
facial expression
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smirk
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
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