Giggled: meaning, definitions and examples
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giggled
[ หษกษชษกษld ]
laughter expression
Giggled is the past tense of giggle, which means to laugh lightly or in a high-pitched voice. It often implies a sense of amusement or nervousness. The sound is usually short and repeated.
Synonyms
chuckled, guffawed, laughed, snickered, snorted
Examples of usage
- She giggled at his joke during the movie.
- The children giggled while playing in the park.
- He giggled nervously during the interview.
- I couldn't help but giggle at her funny dance.
- They giggled as they shared secrets.
Translations
Translations of the word "giggled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น risadinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถ เคนเฅเคเคฐ เคนเคเคธเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kicherte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertawa kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผััะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ chichotaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ็ฌใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท rires
๐ช๐ธ risita
๐น๐ท kฤฑkฤฑrdadฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅํฅ ์์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุญู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ chichotal
๐ธ๐ฐ chichotal
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏๅฏ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ hihitala
๐ฎ๐ธ kiknaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ risita
Etymology
The word 'giggled' derives from the Middle English 'gigglen', which is a frequentative form of 'giggle' meaning to laugh in a lighthearted manner. Its roots can be traced back to Old English, where the act of laughing was conveyed through various onomatopoeic terms. Over time, the word has evolved, but it has consistently maintained the sense of light, cheerful laughter often associated with joy or shyness. 'Giggle' has been in use since at least the 14th century, indicating a long-standing cultural appreciation for the sound of laughter. This term is commonly associated with children, reflecting a playful and innocent spirit, and has been adopted in various cultures to describe similar expressions of happiness.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,142, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16139 decoding
- 16140 exhortation
- 16141 disappointments
- 16142 giggled
- 16143 despotic
- 16144 shire
- 16145 unjustified
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