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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
Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Cooper and Cohen have become New Year’s staples as hosts of CNN’s lively celebration known for its fun atmosphere and viral moments—including Cooper’s infectious giggle.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Fiona Tapp, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
Culkin asked Song during the Cosmo interview, prompting her to giggle.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Rory Sykes, 32 Malibu The rosy-cheeked, flame-haired 10-year-old paused and gave a giggle of frustration.
—Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Cooper and Cohen have become New Year’s staples as hosts of CNN’s lively celebration known for its fun atmosphere and viral moments—including Cooper’s infectious giggle.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Valentine's Day Food Jokes for Kids Nothing will get a kid giggling like a good food joke.
—Fiona Tapp, Parents, 30 Jan. 2025
Culkin asked Song during the Cosmo interview, prompting her to giggle.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Will Ferrell's physical comedy still gets all the laughs on Saturday Night Live.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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But at least Kristen Wiig provided reliable laughs as weirdo singing sister Dooneese.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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One of the Fox Sports broadcast announcers chuckled.—
Thomas Lake,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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While the bit was planned, some questioned whether she had been let in on the joke.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2025
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His angle: joke about the very specific and very absurd elements of cycling, snowboarding, and getting outdoors.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because of that, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy feels like meeting with old friends: warm, cozy, and filled with hysterical laughter.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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