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as in laugh
chiefly British
something said or done to cause laughter
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes
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Recent Examples of giggle
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The women next to me descended into a fit of giggles instead, while some people in the crowd gasped, alarmed at the scene’s out-of-nowhere reveal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
The two kids absolutely kill it, transforming from sober and traumatized young people into giggling little sisters immediately at the sight of their older brother’s sketch.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Other episodes induce giggles but don’t have the same punch and impact as those previously mentioned.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
The women next to me descended into a fit of giggles instead, while some people in the crowd gasped, alarmed at the scene’s out-of-nowhere reveal.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
The kids wail and giggle and leave their toys everywhere, and Hilaria takes a deep breath while struggling to load them all into the car.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
The two kids absolutely kill it, transforming from sober and traumatized young people into giggling little sisters immediately at the sight of their older brother’s sketch.
—ArsTechnica, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Photos were taken, laughs were shared and much of the cast gave each other warm embraces all evening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
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Since Carter and Andersen could make each other laugh, that was enough.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The workers, in shock, started laughing, and Alvarez couldn’t help but chuckle at her grandma’s bold statement.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Luzardo chuckled when asked about the pitch design sessions.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Nikki Glaser applauds Joan’s candor about aging and plastic surgery, and Aubrey Plaza retires Joan’s not-so-politically-correct jokes.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The gimmick of the game show is interesting, though the prize money is a joke.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Noun
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But a comedy with audience laughter is its own unified thing which comes together in a package that can please.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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This raw, vulnerable and unpredictable version of Tiffany Haddish leaves the viewer crying with laughter and sobbing from heartfelt, relatable, real-time self-healing.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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