giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
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
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Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The two still giggle like schoolkids.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The pair then burst into another fit of giggles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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Verb
In the video, the couple could be seen with their hoods up and riding rented Citi Bikes on the streets of the Big Apple as Sweeney giggled and took her feet off the pedals.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The two still giggle like schoolkids.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
Noun
Early episodes are somewhat chaotic, with many unfinished questions and sentences interjected by giggles.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
The pair then burst into another fit of giggles.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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