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as in laugh
chiefly British
something said or done to cause laughter
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes
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Recent Examples of giggle
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Tove rewarded him with the unfettered giggles and missing-teeth grins only young kids can deliver.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Lowe then collapsed into the back of his chair, covering his face with his hand, and continuing to giggle over his late-night mix-up.
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
As one classroom of soldiers pulled the goggles off their eyes to discuss, the occasional giggle broke out.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
Tove rewarded him with the unfettered giggles and missing-teeth grins only young kids can deliver.
—Naomi Tomky, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Verb
Children walked from school to their homes, coming out moments later giggling and ready to play in the streets.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Lowe then collapsed into the back of his chair, covering his face with his hand, and continuing to giggle over his late-night mix-up.
—EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable speeches as Hollywood's finest take the stage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The free event will bring together some of Miami’s top comedians, including Paula Barros, Carlos Hernandez, and Kyle Grooms, for a night of belly-aching laughs, tasty craft brews, and that unmatched 305 energy.—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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This time, McKinnon's fellow abductees were portrayed by Pedro Pascal and Woody Harrelson, who both chuckled at points throughout as they were questioned by Jon Hamm and Aidy Bryant.—
Lindsay Kimble,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Or a former neighbor walks with his friend up and down the corridor while chatting and chuckling.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After a joke about Adam Sandler’s fashion sense, O’Brien suddenly changed tone to address the devastation of the wildfires in Los Angeles, and how an awards show can seem self-indulgent if that context was not addressed.—
Annie Aguiar,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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For the monologue, Gillis pushed his luck early, starting with some jokes about how hilarious Trump has been in office, and how former President Biden was also funny.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Depletion Burnout Imagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Nobody said anything in response but the awkward question did trigger laughter and some applause from round the table.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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