What does smirking mean?
Smirking means present participle and gerund of smirk.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
present participle and gerund of smirk.
[…] I noticed a peculiar fluttering amongst the girls. On inquiring the reason of their mysterious gigglings and smirkings, I found that there was to be a wedding.
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Smirking means present participle and gerund of smirk.
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[…] I noticed a peculiar fluttering amongst the girls. On inquiring the reason of their mysterious gigglings and smirkings, I found that there was to be a wedding.
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