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Synonyms for giggle


Grammar : Noun
Spell : gig-uhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈgɪg əl



Définition of giggle

Origin :
  • c.1500, probably imitative. Related: Giggled; giggling; giggly. As a noun from 1570s.
  • noun snickering laugh
Example sentences :
  • “Yes,” said I, and all the boys began to giggle as if something clever had been said.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • Then he began to giggle because her bare shoulders were right under his nose.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • And that would be Etta's hint to look cute and giggle and say, 'Well!
  • Extract from : « Thankful's Inheritance » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Bessy began to giggle and to move herself about in a very uneasy way.
  • Extract from : « The Fairchild Family » by Mary Martha Sherwood
  • They could giggle, and nudge and comment like girls together, and did.
  • Extract from : « Gigolo » by Edna Ferber
  • The giggle proved infectious and went the round of the table.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Third Year at Overton College » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • If they did not giggle sometimes, you might think that they were dolls of wax or china.
  • Extract from : « From Pole to Pole » by Sven Anders Hedin
  • Which was where you'd expect her to turn pink in the ears and let loose a giggle.
  • Extract from : « Torchy, Private Sec. » by Sewell Ford
  • His gentle snore arose on the air, and Mucluc Charley began to giggle.
  • Extract from : « Lost Face » by Jack London
  • It seemed to him that the maid had the air of one about to giggle.
  • Extract from : « Jill the Reckless » by P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse

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