Simper
(verb)
- To smile or speak in a silly or affected manner.
- To speak or act in a way that is overly sweet or ingratiating.
Origin:
The origin of simper is uncertain, it may come from middle english sippen "to sip" or from old english sċipere "smiler". .
Examples:
- She simpered at him, batting her eyelashes.
- The woman simpered as she spoke, trying to be charming.
- He simpered and fawned over the boss in hopes of getting a promotion.
- She simpered and giggled, trying to be flirtatious.
- The actor simpered through his lines, failing to convey any emotion.