If a cell is surrounded by hypertonic solution, then water will move OUT of the cell by osmosis because there is a higher concentration of water inside the cell compared to outside (where there is lots of dissolved salt, etc.) A cell in hypertonic solution will shrink.
Definition of simper for English Language Learners. : 1  to smile in a way that is not sincere or natural. : 2  to say (something) in a way that is not sincere or natural.
Webster Dictionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: Smirk (verb) to smile in an affected or conceited manner; to smile with affected complaisance; to simper. Smirk (noun) a forced or affected smile; a simper. Smirk (adj) nice,; smart; spruce; affected; simpering. Origin: [OE. smirken, ASS. smercian, smearcian; cf. MHG. smieren, smielen, to smile.