Tittering: meaning, definitions and examples
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tittering
[ หtษชtษrษชล ]
laughing lightly
Tittering refers to a short, nervous, or restrained laugh, often associated with embarrassment or amusement. It is a sound made by people when they are attempting to stifle their laughter, which can arise in situations that are awkward or slightly humorous. The term often conveys a sense of intimacy or conspiratorial mirth among those involved. Tittering might also occur in groups where individuals feel a shared sense of humor about a situation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The audience began tittering at the comedian's jokes.
- She couldn't help but titter at the silly mistake.
- The students were tittering during the teacher's lecture.
- In the quiet room, a few friends were tittering over a private joke.
Translations
Translations of the word "tittering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น risadinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฒเคเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kichern
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertawa kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ัะธั ะต ัะผัั ั
๐ต๐ฑ chichot
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ็ฌใ
๐ซ๐ท rire doucement
๐ช๐ธ risita
๐น๐ท gรผlรผmseme
๐ฐ๐ท ํค๋ํค๋ ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุญู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ chichotรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ chichot
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝปๅฃฐ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ tih smeh
๐ฎ๐ธ kikna
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา ะบาฏะปะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแแ แกแแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xฤฑrฤฑldamaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ risita
Etymology
The word 'titter' originated in the late 14th century, deriving from the Middle English term 'titeren,' which means to laugh or to giggle. This Middle English form is likely associated with a shorter or more playful laugh, often denoting an element of timidity or shyness. The echoic quality of the word captures the sound of light, quick laughter that is characteristic of its meaning. Over the centuries, 'tittering' has evolved in its usage but has maintained that sense of a delicate, usually suppressed laugh that can be linked to social interactions. It is often used to describe laughter in the context of girls or young women, reflecting a certain level of society's expectations regarding feminine behavior. In modern usage, while still carrying those connotations, 'titter' can be employed more broadly to describe any kind of subdued laughter that occurs in settings where more boisterous laughter may be inappropriate.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,603, 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.
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