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smirker

smirker

1 7.9
A person who smiles in a proud, annoying way at others
  • noun
  • /ˈsmɜrkər/
  • Offensive
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  • During the debate, the smirker seemed pleased with each pointed remark.

Examples

  • As it stands, you look like one of those smirkers trying to draw vapid applause and group agreement from your same lefty non-thinkers.

    Blog text (17)

  • The Smirker-in-Chief just keeps on smirking.

    Blog text (11)

  • Superior Smirker

    Blog text (33)

  • America will now get to meet the GOP's Smirkers from Bull S**t Mountain courtesy of Jon Stewart.

    Blog text (27)

  • I'm living on East 5th Street, buried in dog shit, with a police precinct across the street, sirens blazing day and night, Hell's Angels two streets down, a toilet in the hall, and of course I have colitis and constant diarrhea, and some asshole smirker says it's too urban.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The smirker laughed at the criticism, clearly enjoying the spotlight.

  • Even after losing the game, the smirker maintained his arrogant grin.

Synonyms

sneerer
vssmirker
8.5

A person who shows dislike by making fun of others

shows private self-satisfaction rather than direct mockery or contempt

How Smug

gloater
1 8.2
sneerer
8.5
smirker
  • Offensive
1 7.9
smiler
2 6.3

Surface Forms

smirker singular
smirkers plural

Morphology

smirker = smirk (transparent) = smirk + er

The word 'smirker' is transparently derived from the verb 'smirk' with the addition of the agentive suffix '-er'.

Etymology

The word smirker comes from smirk, a small, sly 'smile'. Think of someone whose smile shows they feel clever or above others. That's why a smirker is a person who smiles in a proud, often annoying way.