as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a love scene that unintentionally drew sniggers from the audience
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as in to laugh
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines
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Recent Examples of snigger
Bing West, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2011
This offbeat comedy, which originally ran from 2007-10, thrives on less explicit social tensions: sniggers behind the back and raised eyebrows at the dinner table.
—The Economist, 26 Dec. 2019
Most football fans allowed themselves a brief snigger when Florentino Perez suggested that Real Madrid had tried to sign Lionel Messi many moons ago.
—SI.com, 9 Sep. 2017
The Economist, 8 June 2019
Then early this week the list came out, and sniggering ensued—on both sides of the Atlantic.
—The Economist, 3 Feb. 2018
Noun
The tribal leader sniggers; a trade with foreign infidels is inconceivable.
—Bing West, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2011
This offbeat comedy, which originally ran from 2007-10, thrives on less explicit social tensions: sniggers behind the back and raised eyebrows at the dinner table.
—The Economist, 26 Dec. 2019
Most football fans allowed themselves a brief snigger when Florentino Perez suggested that Real Madrid had tried to sign Lionel Messi many moons ago.
—SI.com, 9 Sep. 2017
Verb
Dour officials from the Department of Homeland Security who spotted his posts saw nothing to snigger about.
—The Economist, 8 June 2019
Then early this week the list came out, and sniggering ensued—on both sides of the Atlantic.
—The Economist, 3 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snigger
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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Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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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Photos from the event showed Trump and Jill Biden speaking to each other and smiling, an unexpected interaction between political foes.—
Marina Pitofsky,
USA TODAY,
15 Jan. 2025
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The second image included a sleeping Carter, while the final photo was of the newborn baby smiling as she was swaddled in a floral blanket.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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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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“Snigger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snigger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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