giggle
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əl 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.
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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World English Dictionary
giggle (ˈɡɪɡəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to laugh nervously or foolishly |
| —n | |
| 2. | such a laugh |
| 3. | informal something or someone that provokes amusement |
| 4. | the giggles a fit of prolonged and uncontrollable giggling |
| 5. | informal for a giggle as a joke or prank; not seriously |
| [C16: of imitative origin] | |
| 'giggler | |
| —n | |
| 'giggling | |
| —n, —adj | |
| 'gigglingly | |
| —adv | |
| 'giggly | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
giggle
1509, probably imitative.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
For promising to give me a laugh or giggle every day of our married life and leaving me with a surplus.
Readers might find them good for a giggle-though, while neither article could be called substantive, neither is short.
Her warmth, sense of humor and infectious giggle brought much joy to our family.
It is also for anyone who likes fast-paced, giggle-inducing games.
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