giggle

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verb

gig·​gle ˈgi-gəl 

giggled; giggling ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 

intransitive verb

: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath

transitive verb

: to utter with a giggle

giggler

ˈgi-g(ə-)lər 

noun

gigglingly

ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ-lē 

adverb

giggly

ˈgi-g(ə-)lē 

adjective

giggle

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noun

1

: the act of giggling

2

chiefly British : a source of amusement

Synonyms

Verb

• laugh
• chuckle

Noun

• laugh
• joke
• joking

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

Verb

The dogs react excitedly, their noses pushed against the glass and their tails wagging furiously, as their owner can be heard giggling behind the camera. —Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025

The puns are enough to make even the grumpiest of reporters giggle. —David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025

Noun

If the initial response to the State Farm spot has been positive, there are inherent risks associated with using giggles as a delivery vehicle for your brand messaging. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025

The fact that these two women, who have been through so much pain, can share a smile and a giggle together is kind of a miracle, just like this little baby. —Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Verb

imitative

First Known Use

Verb

1509, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Noun

circa 1677, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for giggle

• jiggle
• wiggle
• wriggle

Kids Definition

giggle

verb

gig·​gle

ˈgig-əl

giggled; giggling

-(ə-)liŋ

: to laugh with repeated short high sounds

giggle noun

giggly

-(ə-)lē

adjective