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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
Nicholas Rice, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For instance, sharing a giggle about a silly past fight, or turning a once heated point of contention into an inside joke.
Affiliative.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
The man on trial for murder in connection with the February 2024 death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was allegedly in high spirits, at times giggling, when he was taken in for questioning by investigators, prosecutors alleged in court on Monday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Though both Fineman, 36, and Grande nailed their impersonations of The White Lotus actress, 63 — complete with voluminous hair, pink outfits and pouts — the singer couldn't help but get the giggles several times during the sketch.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
For instance, sharing a giggle about a silly past fight, or turning a once heated point of contention into an inside joke.
Affiliative.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Verb
Are these two giggling, sadistic despots — a double dose of Commodus, by the more-is-more arithmetic of sequels — the real villains of Gladiator II?
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
The man on trial for murder in connection with the February 2024 death of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley was allegedly in high spirits, at times giggling, when he was taken in for questioning by investigators, prosecutors alleged in court on Monday.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Many rival fans have had a good laugh at Tottenham and their wildly fluctuating results this season.Nick Miller, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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After 25 years in business, Vanessa von Bismarck and Carrie Phillips have had their share of successes, laughs and struggles.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Rather than chuckling at the opposition's jibes or moaning at the batters, the pacemen should absorb the spirit of Glenn McGrath.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Feng chuckled, the laugh lines around her eyes deepening.Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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Mulaney did a classic couch set on The Tonight Show (perhaps the most classic venue for a couch set) with new jokes about his son, his son’s emerging rockabilly tendencies, and his son’s hatred for Steely Dan.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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Like many classic Spongebob jokes, the scene became a meme, often referenced and recreated online.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Mulaney said through his own absurd laughter, throwing his hands in the air.EW.com, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Jamie Foxx, laughter may be the best medicine after all.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Could anyone utter these lofty words today without courting a chorus of snickers, a social-media immolation?George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sugar might have caught its share of snickers when its big plot twist was revealed, but Colin Farrell is a huge movie star who carried that show, and that should be enough to give him the edge.Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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