Giggles Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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giggles

[ˈɡɪɡəlz ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

laughter

A series of high-pitched, silly, or nervous laughs.

Synonyms

chuckles, snickers, snorts.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
giggles	This term is used when someone laughs in a light, silly way, often due to feeling ticklish or embarrassed. She couldn't stop the giggles when her friend told her a funny joke. The children giggled as they played in the park.
chuckles	It best fits situations where someone laughs quietly or under their breath, usually because something is mildly funny or amusing. He chuckled at the comic strip in the newspaper. She gave a soft chuckle during the meeting at her colleague's joke.
snickers	This word conveys a sense of mocking or sneering laughter, often when someone laughs quietly in a mean or sly way. It has a negative connotation. The students snickered at the teacher's mistake. She couldn't help but snicker when he tripped over his untied shoelace.
snorts	It describes a type of laugh where someone makes a sudden, loud noise through their nose, often when trying to hold back laughter or when they find something extremely funny. He snorted with laughter at the comedian's joke. She tried to keep a straight face, but ended up snorting anyway.

Examples of usage

She couldn't contain her giggles during the comedy show.
The children's giggles filled the room with joy.

^{Context #2 | Verb}

laughter

To laugh in a nervous, silly, or high-pitched manner.

Synonyms

chuckle, snicker, snort.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
giggles	Typically used when someone is laughing in a childlike or light-hearted manner, often in response to something amusing or silly. The children couldn’t stop their giggles during the funny puppet show. She tried to hold back her giggles when she stumbled onstage.
chuckle	Used to describe a quiet or subdued form of laughter, usually in appreciation of something amusing or clever. He gave a quiet chuckle at the witty comment. The old man chuckled as he reminisced about his youthful adventures.
snicker	This word often has a negative connotation as it refers to a sly, half-suppressed laugh, usually at someone else's expense or because of something rude or mocking. The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake. She could hear a snicker from the back row during her presentation.
snort	Describes a loud, abrupt, or involuntary laugh often involving a sudden expulsion of air through the nose, sometimes due to something extremely funny or surprising. He let out a snort of laughter when he saw the comedian’s antics. Her uncontrollable snort had everyone else in fits of laughter.

Examples of usage

She giggled at his joke.
The baby giggled with delight.

Translations

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Origin of 'giggles'

The word 'giggles' originated in the late 16th century, deriving from the Middle English 'giglen', which meant to laugh in a light, silly way. Over time, the term evolved to encompass both the noun and verb forms we use today to describe light-hearted laughter.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,261, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.

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