Tittering: meaning, definitions and examples

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tittering

 

[ หˆtษชtษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

chuckle, giggle, snicker.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคฟเคฒเค–เคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั…ะต ัะผั–ั…ัƒ

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 gรผlรผmseme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ค๋“ํ‚ค๋“ ์›ƒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒ ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝปๅฃฐ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tih smeh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kikna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผัะฐา› ะบาฏะปะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜ แƒกแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrฤฑldamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.