suppressedgrin
nounUK /səˈprest ɡrɪn/
US /səˈprest ɡrɪn/
A smile you try to hide but people can still see.
She gave a suppressedgrin when the teacher tripped over the bag.
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2. A facial expression where someone holds back laughter but their mouth still twitches upward.
He tried to stay serious, but a suppressedgrin crept across his face.
3. The act of trying not to show amusement in a formal or serious situation.
During the meeting, her suppressedgrin gave away how funny she found the mistake.
4. A quiet, barely visible sign of happiness that someone does not want to share.
A suppressedgrin flickered on his lips when he heard the good news.