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titter

 

[ หˆtษชtษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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To laugh in a nervous or restrained way, often as a result of feeling awkward or uncomfortable.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, snicker

Examples of usage

  • She couldn't help but titter nervously during the awkward silence.
  • His jokes always make her titter.
Context #2 | Noun

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A nervous or restrained laugh, often in response to something awkward or uncomfortable.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, snicker

Examples of usage

  • She let out a little titter at his clumsy attempt to flirt.
  • The audience responded with titters rather than outright laughter.

Translations

Translations of the word "titter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคธเฅเค•เคฐเคพเคนเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkikik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั…ะพั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gloussement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑkฤฑrdama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚„๋‚„๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู‡ู‚ู‡ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichotanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฏๅ’ฏ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hihitanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlรกtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า›ั‹ะปั‹า›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ—แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrda gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risita

Etymology

The word 'titter' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Middle English word 'titiren', which meant to giggle or laugh in a suppressed manner. It is believed to be an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of a light, nervous laugh. Over the years, 'titter' has maintained its association with restrained or nervous laughter, particularly in response to awkward or uncomfortable situations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,714 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.