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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 giggling
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Little kids are especially talented at the sort of goofiness that gets everyone giggling with joy.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
One photographer comes out of nowhere, rapidly snapping photos of Liu, who stands giggling while her team finds the entrance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Final thoughts Lots of giggling tonight.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
Unexpected seatmates Momsen and Goldberg often nodded together in agreement as power suits and statement furs came down the runway, giggling at times due to Jones' commentary.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
His portrayal of academic life will leave real professors wincing, if not giggling … Despite the obvious research that Martel put into his novel, there are too many gaffes about Homer and Greek epic to persuade any expert.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Its wicked sense of humor had spectators giggling throughout all three episodes, only to then break their hearts a little.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Little kids are especially talented at the sort of goofiness that gets everyone giggling with joy.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
One photographer comes out of nowhere, rapidly snapping photos of Liu, who stands giggling while her team finds the entrance.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Final thoughts Lots of giggling tonight.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Mar. 2026
Unexpected seatmates Momsen and Goldberg often nodded together in agreement as power suits and statement furs came down the runway, giggling at times due to Jones' commentary.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggling
Adjective
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jamaica born About a hundred people gathered to lay Wilson to rest, singing, crying and laughing while remembering his kind heart, his hard work and his famous barbecue ribs and chicken wings.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Airline customers aren’t laughing, at least right now.—
John Seewer,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The short clip was shared on March 20 under @frankiethedox and quickly took off, amassing more than 559,000 likes and a flood of amused comments.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But British reviewers were not so amused – and several were not afraid to find fault with the UK version of the long-running US show.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In early February, Raphael Bostic sat on a stage chuckling, and a bit embarrassed, while his predecessor handed him a pair of gifts.—
Mirtha Donastorg,
AJC.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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In the front of the bus, Kilgo first started chuckling softly.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After Shideler was cross-examined, the feeling in the park outside was briefly gleeful.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities say Valdez had multiple untreated mental health disorders, including schizophrenia, and that he had been seen in Concord earlier in the day screaming at cars.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Williams was celebrating an offensive foul called against Doncic by gleefully screaming in Doncic's personal space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Petrie, Doz and Morrow play multiple roles, including a gossipy Greek chorus and the band of merry fisherman (truly an astonishing array of Canadian accent work on display).—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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These are the chapters that feature the merry trickster of the forest, Tom Bombadil, a classic fiddle-dee-dee-mischief type who waylays the hobbits at the onset of their quest.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Giggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggling. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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