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simper

sim·per

UK/ˈsɪmpə/ US/ˈsɪmpɚ/ uncommon obsolete

verb

1.

Origin

Uncertain; compare (probably from) Danish simper / semper (“coy”), German zimper (“elegant, dainty”).

Phrases

  • simper out

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