Giggle: meaning, definitions and examples

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giggle

[ ˈɡɪɡ(ə)l ]

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laughter

To laugh in a nervous or silly way, often making short, high sounds in your throat.

Synonyms

chuckle, snicker, titter

Examples of usage

The children giggled at the clown's funny face.
She couldn't help but giggle at his cheesy jokes.

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laughter

A light, silly laugh.

Synonyms

chuckle, snicker, titter

Examples of usage

She let out a giggle when he tickled her.
The giggle of the baby filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "giggle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 risadinha

🇮🇳 दबी हँसी

🇩🇪 kichern

🇮🇩 cekikikan

🇺🇦 хихотіти

🇵🇱 chichotać

🇯🇵 くすくす笑う (kusukusu warau)

🇫🇷 glousser

🇪🇸 risita

🇹🇷 kıkırdamak

🇰🇷 낄낄거리다 (kkilkkilgeorida)

🇸🇦 ضحكة خافتة (dahka khafita)

🇨🇿 chichotat

🇸🇰 chichotať sa

🇨🇳 咯咯笑 (gēgē xiào)

🇸🇮 hihitati

🇮🇸 hlæja lágum

🇰🇿 сықылықтау

🇬🇪 ხითხითი (khitkhiti)

🇦🇿 zəif gülüş

🇲🇽 risita

Word origin

The word 'giggle' originated in the late 16th century, perhaps imitative of the sound of a laugh. It has been used to describe light, silly laughter ever since.