Verb, noun.
From the protogermanic âschmiepenâ derived from the ancient town of
Schmiepheim known for its unamused inhabitants.
US âSh-meepâ UK âSh-maepâ
To make a dismayed face with one head slightly tilted. Emphasis is given to the degree of flattening of the lips. Typically in oneâs reaction to statements the family patriarch deems to be humorous.
His daughter politely gave the requisite laughter until one wise crack too many and then she shmeeped at him.