giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
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Examples of giggle in a Sentence
Verb
She giggled like a little kid.
We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
Noun
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Mickey and friends popping up from the shadows saying ‘boo’ and then giggling.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 24 Oct. 2024
Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Amid the giggles and the inside jokes, Fallon teased a new holiday song the pair recorded for the host’s upcoming Christmas album, tracked at New York’s Electric Lady studio.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Mandira and Mallika trade barbs or giggle together maniacally, seemingly at random, or it’s all revealed to be a dream.
—Anupama Chopra, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
Mickey and friends popping up from the shadows saying ‘boo’ and then giggling.
—Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 24 Oct. 2024
Noun
Guests have heard children’s laughter and giggles and spotted objects moving like marbles rolling and coat hangers jostling.
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Amid the giggles and the inside jokes, Fallon teased a new holiday song the pair recorded for the host’s upcoming Christmas album, tracked at New York’s Electric Lady studio.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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