tightsmile
nounUK /ˈtaɪt.smaɪl/
US /ˈtaɪt.smaɪl/
A smile that is squeezed and small, like you are trying hard not to laugh.
She gave a tightsmile when the teacher told a silly joke.
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2. A smile that hides how you really feel.
He gave a tightsmile so no one would see he was sad.
3. A quick, nervous smile.
Her tightsmile showed she was a little shy.
4. A smile with lips pressed together.
The baby made a funny tightsmile at the camera.