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Snickering: meaning, definitions and examples

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snickering

 

[ หˆsnษชkษ™ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laughing quietly

Snickering refers to the act of laughing in a quiet, suppressed, or half-suppressed manner. This kind of laughter often conveys a sense of mockery or amusement at someone else's expense. It can be associated with inappropriate situations or as a response to something humorous that one is trying to hide. Snickering is typically characterized by short, sharp bursts of laughter, making it distinct from more boisterous forms of laughter.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, scoff, snicker

Examples of usage

  • The students were snickering during the teacher's lecture.
  • She couldn't help snickering at the joke he made.
  • The audience began snickering when the performer tripped.
  • He was snickering quietly at the ridiculous outfit she wore.

Translations

Translations of the word "snickering" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risinho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช snickern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersenyum sinis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichotanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฒใใฒใ็ฌ‘ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire sous cape

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sindirerek gรผlmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚„๋‚„ ์›ƒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒ ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichotanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชƒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ cmeriti se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า›ั‹ั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risita

Word origin

The term 'snicker' originated in the early 19th century, possibly derived from the archaic word 'sneer,' which means to smile in a scornful or mocking way. The phonetic adaptation into 'snicker' introduced the softer 'i' vowel sound, distinguishing it from its precursor. Initially used to describe a quiet, suppressed laugh, 'snicker' soon became associated with laughter that carries a sense of derision or scorn. The first recorded use of 'snicker' dates back to the 1830s in literary works. Over time, it has been accepted into everyday language, especially among younger generations, reflecting its usage in playful or teasing contexts. The word conveys not just the act of laughter but also the subtle nuances of human interaction where laughter is often paired with feelings of superiority or amusement at others.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,402, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.