simper
/ˈsɪmpər/
verb
- To smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way.
- She would simper whenever the teacher complimented her drawing.
- The actor simpered at the audience during the curtain call.
- He simpered nervously when asked about his new haircut.
noun
- A silly, self-conscious, or affected smile.
- Her simper made it clear she was embarrassed by the attention.
- The politician's simper did not convince the reporters.
- He gave a nervous simper before answering the question.