SIMPER Meaning and
Definition
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Simper, as a verb, refers to a manner of smiling or expressing amusement that is insincere, affected, or perhaps even self-conscious. It typically involves a smile that is restrained, artificial, and lacking genuine warmth. Generally, when someone simpers, they aim to present themselves in a falsely modest, coy, or flirtatious way.
Simper can also be used as a noun, denoting both the act of simpering and the expression itself. It is characterized by a smile that appears restrained, superficial, or even smug. This type of smile often lacks authenticity, depth, or genuine joy, resembling more of a social mask or facade rather than a sincere emotional reaction.
The term simper can often have a negative connotation, implying a lack of sincerity, genuineness, or depth of character. It can suggest that the individual using this expression is attempting to manipulate or deceive others by presenting a false image of themselves.
In general, simpering is considered a somewhat pejorative term, associated with affected behavior, shallowness, or insincerity. It is often used to describe someone who feigns innocence, coquettishness, or exaggerated politeness for personal gain or to draw attention to themselves.
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• To sumile in a silly or affected manner.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SIMPER
Etymology of SIMPER
The word "simper" is derived from the Middle English term "simperen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "simpre". It is believed to have been influenced by the Middle Dutch word "zimpelen", meaning "to flutter or tremble". The origins of "simper" come from the idea of a slight, affected smile or grin, often associated with coyness or self-consciousness.
Similar spelling words for SIMPER
- cember,
- CIM6PR,
- sompare,
- sinoper,
- swamper,
- sambir,
- sampere,
- SOMPR,
- sambora,
- semper',
- Swampore,
- sambra,
- sampire,
- sambur,
- SOMIPAR,
- cimbri,
- sambhur,
- cimpor,
- siembra,
- semipro,
- samperi,
- samobor,
- zimbru,
- SIMPR,
- Sempre,
- zambri,
- swampier,
- Sumbry,
- semper-,
- somber,
- sombor,
- CIMBER,
- CIMPR,
- XMBR,
- samburu,
- simbar-shipak,
- siempre,
- sombre,
- sember,
- sambor,
- semper-vivens,
- sambre,
- ZIMPRO,
- SAAMBR,
- SIMPAR,
- semper-fi,
- sambro,
- sampre,
- zompro,
- cembra,
- zampieri,
- samper,
- SMEPR,
- simperer,
- CIMBRIA,
- zimbra,
- SEMPER,
- Zumbra,
- zumbro,
- sambhar,
- sombra,
- semibarrier,
- sambar,
- sempra.
Conjugate verb Simper
CONDITIONAL
I
would simper
you
would simper
he/she/it
would simper
we
would simper
they
would simper
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be simpering
you
would be simpering
he/she/it
would be simpering
we
would be simpering
they
would be simpering
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have simper
you
would have simper
he/she/it
would have simper
we
would have simper
they
would have simper
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been simpering
you
would have been simpering
he/she/it
would have been simpering
we
would have been simpering
they
would have been simpering
FUTURE
I
will simper
you
will simper
he/she/it
will simper
we
will simper
they
will simper
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be simpering
you
will be simpering
he/she/it
will be simpering
we
will be simpering
they
will be simpering
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have simpered
you
will have simpered
he/she/it
will have simpered
we
will have simpered
they
will have simpered
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been simpering
you
will have been simpering
he/she/it
will have been simpering
we
will have been simpering
they
will have been simpering
IMPERATIVE
you
simper
we
let´s simper
to simper
PAST
I
simpered
you
simpered
he/she/it
simpered
we
simpered
they
simpered
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was simpering
you
were simpering
he/she/it
was simpering
we
were simpering
they
were simpering
PAST PARTICIPLE
simpered
PAST PERFECT
I
had simpered
you
had simpered
he/she/it
had simpered
we
had simpered
they
had simpered
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been simpering
you
had been simpering
he/she/it
had been simpering
we
had been simpering
they
had been simpering
PRESENT
I
simper
you
simper
he/she/it
simpers
we
simper
they
simper
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am simpering
you
are simpering
he/she/it
is simpering
we
are simpering
they
are simpering
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
simpering
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have simpered
you
have simpered
he/she/it
has simpered
we
have simpered
they
have simpered
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been simpering
you
have been simpering
he/she/it
has been simpering
we
have been simpering
they
have been simpering
I
would have simpered
we
would have simpered
you
would have simpered
he/she/it
would have simpered
they
would have simpered
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