Tittered: meaning, definitions and examples
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tittered
[ หtษชtษ ]
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:
๐ต๐น risadinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคถเฅ เคธเฅ เคฎเฅเคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kichern
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertawa kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธั ะต ัะผัั ัะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ chichot
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ็ฌใ
๐ซ๐ท rire doucement
๐ช๐ธ risita
๐น๐ท kฤฑkฤฑrdamak
๐ฐ๐ท ํค๋๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุญู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ chichotat
๐ธ๐ฐ chichotaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ็ช็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ hihitati
๐ฎ๐ธ kรญtta
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัะทัาัะฐะฟ ะบาฏะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 34793 unshackled
- 34794 evisceration
- 34795 stylishly
- 34796 tittered
- 34797 appositive
- 34798 circumspectly
- 34799 cantering
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