Sim’per1, v. i.
v. i. [Prov. Ger. zimpern, zimpeln, to be affectedly coy.] 1. To glimmer; to twinkle. [Obs.] The house is here before us, The candles all are out; But one i’ the parlor, I see it simper hither. Beau. & Fl. Yet can I mark how stars above Simper and shine. Herbert. 2. To smile in a silly, affected, or conceited manner. Behold yon simpering dame. Shak.