as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a snicker of derision when we heard their offer on the house
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1
as in to laugh
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
he snickered at the puzzled look on her face
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2
as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
only hard-core fans of teen comedies will snicker at this lame attempt
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Recent Examples of snicker
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Some spectators snickered at the script’s clunky lines.
—Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Noun
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
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Her poverty has been found out, and everyone is snickering.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Some spectators snickered at the script’s clunky lines.
—Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snicker
Verb
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During the inauguration, Infantino was filmed laughing animatedly as Trump stated that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both appeared to be in great spirits for the outing, with photographers snapping the pair laughing, smiling and holding holds.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Then, our youngest daughter gets a cozy little seat in between her brothers, and the oldest two girls giggle their way into the way back with their other brother.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 Jan. 2025
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As Cohen began to tease him, Cooper started to giggle as Cohen playfully poked him.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Embracing them, accepting them with a little enthusiasm, and a good bit of laughter will spread the message to others and importantly to yourself that aging is fun and joyful and beautiful.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Keke herself was in a fit of maniacal laughter as SZA opted out of answering and ate another wing.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Unlike the new black-and-white image, Trump’s first portrait was in color, featuring the First Lady—face airbrushed into oblivion—wide-eyed, smiling with a hint of teeth, her arms crossed to display a massive diamond wedding ring.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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The pup worked for 13 years helping make others smile — including countless patients at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, where he was named the tiniest therapy dog out of more than 100 enrolled in the hospital’s Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When asked about his expectations for the Trump presidency, Padilla chuckled.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Obama also exchanged pleasantries with the incoming president, with the former Democratic leader chuckling at times.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Snicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snicker. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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