giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
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Examples of giggle in a Sentence
Verb
She giggled like a little kid.
We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
Noun
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
Recent Examples on the Web
Lianne Carla Catbagan, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
In one photo, all four of them giggled as they were dressed up for the concert.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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Verb
Andria Ho and her friends giggle and strike silly poses early on a Sunday morning as a professional photographer captures the moment.
—Lianne Carla Catbagan, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
In one photo, all four of them giggled as they were dressed up for the concert.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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