Giggling: meaning, definitions and examples

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giggling

[ ˈɡɪɡəlɪŋ ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.