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Giggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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giggling

 

[ ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

laughter

Laughing in a light, happy or nervous way, often with short, repeated sounds.

Synonyms

chuckle, snicker, titter

Examples of usage

  • The children were giggling in the back of the class.
  • She couldn't stop giggling during the comedy show.
Context #2 | Noun

laughter

A series of short, light, high-pitched laughs.

Synonyms

chuckle, snicker, titter

Examples of usage

  • Her giggle was infectious and soon everyone in the room was laughing.
  • The sound of children's giggles filled the air.

Translations

Translations of the word "giggling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rindo

🇮🇳 हंसना

🇩🇪 kichernd

🇮🇩 tertawa kecil

🇺🇦 хихотіння

🇵🇱 chichotanie

🇯🇵 クスクス笑う

🇫🇷 rire doucement

🇪🇸 riendo

🇹🇷 kıkırdama

🇰🇷 낄낄 웃는

🇸🇦 الضحك الخافت

🇨🇿 chichotání

🇸🇰 chichotanie

🇨🇳 咯咯笑

🇸🇮 hihitanje

🇮🇸 hlæjandi

🇰🇿 сықылдау

🇬🇪 ხითხითით სიცილი

🇦🇿 xırıltı ilə gülmək

🇲🇽 riendo

Etymology

The word 'giggling' is derived from the Middle English 'giglen', which meant 'to laugh in a silly way'. It is believed to have originated from the Old Norse 'gigla', which also meant 'to laugh'. The concept of giggling as a form of laughter has been observed in various cultures throughout history, often associated with joy, amusement, or nervousness.

See also: gig, giggle.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,127, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.