\Smirk\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Smirked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Smirking}.] [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG.
smieren, smielen, to smile. See {Smile}, v. i.]
To smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with
affected complaisance; to simper.

\Smirk\, n.
A forced or affected smile; a simper.
      The bride, all smirk and blush, had just entered. --Sir
                                               W. Scott.

\Smirk\, a.
Nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. ``So smirk, so
smooth.'' --Spenser.