Tittered: meaning, definitions and examples

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tittered

 

[ หˆtษชtษ™ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laughter, response

To titter involves making a short, quiet laugh, often in a somewhat nervous or suppressed manner. This type of laughter can indicate amusement but may also reflect embarrassment or a desire not to offend. The term is commonly used in social settings where individuals might react lightly to something humorous yet not overtly funny. Tittering can often be associated with situations where individuals feel a mix of enjoyment and caution.

Synonyms

chuckle, giggle, smirk, snicker.

Examples of usage

  • She tittered at the silly joke.
  • The audience tittered nervously during the awkward silence.
  • He couldn't help but titter at the unexpected twist.
  • The children tittered when the clown fell down.

Translations

Translations of the word "tittered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡ เคฎเฅเคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั…ะต ัะผั–ั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑkฤฑrdamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค๋“๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒ ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichotaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชƒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hihitati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญtta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ะฐะฟ ะบาฏะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risita

Etymology

The word 'titter' originates from the late Middle English term 'titeren', which means to laugh in a subdued manner. It appears to have roots in the Old English word 'tittre', referring to a childlike laugh or giggle. Over time, the verb evolved, maintaining its connotation of soft laughter often associated with giggling or snickering. The usage of 'titter' has been documented in English literature since the 16th century, often reflecting social contexts where propriety dictated a more restrained form of amusement. The term continues to be relevant in modern language, capturing the essence of quiet and often slightly awkward laughter.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,796 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.