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verb (used without object)
1.
to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
noun
2.
a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter.
3.
Slang. an amusing experience, incident, etc.: Going to a silly movie was always a giggle.
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Giggle
is always a great word to know.
So is grok. Does it mean:
| to pick the pocket of or hassle the body of |
| to understand thoroughly and intuitively |
Related forms
gig·gler, noun
gig·gling·ly, adverb
gig·gly, adjective
Synonyms
1, 2. snicker, snigger, chuckle.
1, 2. snicker, snigger, chuckle.
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Example Sentences
- One can talk about homo-erectus and get a giggle out of school kids but that usage of homo is not offensive.
- Each time a song ends, beers giggle golden on rough wood tables as the roaring crowd claps and cheers for more.
- Then when you show them how it works, they all get this silly grin, and some start to giggle.
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Word Origin & History
giggle
1509, probably imitative.
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