Learn English – Word identification – unfriendly smile while talking

single-word-requests

What is it called when someone is talking and cracking a smile at the same time, but in a way that only one side of the mouth is moved upward, like those villians in japanese mangas?

Best Answer

"Sneer" fits that description:

sneer (snîr) n. (to sneer is also a verb for making that facial expression):

  1. A scornful facial expression characterized by a slight raising of one corner of the upper lip.

There are a number of other synonyms for sneer that can convey the sense one gets from the sneer:

smirk, scorn, mock, ridicule, laugh, jeer, disdain, scoff, deride, look down on, snigger, sniff at, gibe, hold in contempt

Edit: Image of Billy Idol who was famous for his sneer: https:www.blindfiveyearold.com https:www.blindfiveyearold.com

Related Topic