snigger

¹snig·ger

verb \ˈsni-gər\

snig·geredsnig·ger·ing\-g(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of SNIGGER

intransitive verb

: snicker

— snig·ger·er \-gər-ər\ noun

Examples of SNIGGER

1. <we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines>

Origin of SNIGGER

by alteration

First Known Use: circa 1706

Related to SNIGGER

Synonyms: laugh, smile, snicker, sneer

Related Words: sniff, snort; catcall, deride, gibe (or jibe), hoot, insult, jeer, mock, ridicule; decry, despise, disdain; scoff (at), scorn; bad-mouth, belittle, disparage, pooh-pooh (also pooh), put down; heckle, jive, razz, rib, ride, taunt, tease, torment

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Rhymes with SNIGGER

chigger, digger, jigger, rigger, rigor, swigger, trigger, vigor