simpery

English

Etymology

From simper +‎ -y.

Adjective

simpery (comparative more simpery, superlative most simpery)

  1. Characterized by a simper; smirky.
    • 2007, Hank Phillippi Ryan, chapter 3, in Prime Time (Charlotte McNally), New York, N.Y: Tom Doherty Associates, published February 2016, →ISBN, page 34:
      Angela is still chittering. “And as a result, we’re dropping the story. You know we never cover suicides. Putting them on TV might encourage people to do it. So—sorry, Charlie.” She gives a simpery smile, as if no one’s ever used the tuna line on me before.
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