Synonyms of giggle

giggle 1 of 2

noun

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laugh
• joke
• joking
• gag
• funny
• wisecrack
• witticism
• quip
• scream
• jape
• pleasantry
• one-liner
• rib
• drollery
• sally
• yuk
• josh
• waggery
• jest
• boff
• crack
• prank
• nifty
• riot
• funning
• parody
• humorousness
• panic
• boffola
• comedy
• wisecracking
• humor
• banter
• kidding
• trick
• mock
• buffoonery
• practical joke
• antic
• caper
• leg-pull
• mockery
• knee-slapper
• burlesque
• funniness
• riff
• raillery
• hilariousness
• lampoon
• repartee
• caricature
• put-on
• wordplay
• facetiousness
• thigh-slapper
• drollness
• persiflage
• monkeyshine(s)
• wit

2

as in chuckle

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

couldn't help but giggle at his remark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chuckle
• laughter
• laugh
• snicker
• smile
• guffaw
• grin
• snigger
• smirk
• chortle
• titter
• cackle
• belly laugh
• horselaugh
• hee-haw
• cachinnation
• twitter
• crow
• whoop
• boff
• simper
• boffola

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cry
• groan
• sob
• moan
• wail
• frown
• mouth
• grimace
• face
• scowl
• pout
• lower

giggle

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verb

ˈgi-gəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• laugh
• chuckle
• scream
• smile
• snicker
• grin
• chortle
• roar
• cackle
• titter
• hee-haw
• crack up
• twitter
• break up
• split one's sides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cry
• weep
• sob
• bawl
• howl
• blubber
• wail
• whine
• squall
• whimper
• groan
• bleat
• sniffle
• sigh
• moan
• yowl
• snivel
• pule

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of giggle

Noun

Her giggles kept interrupting the tune through much of her performance, and soon Pioneer Hall was laughing with her and cheering her through it. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026

Draw a Funny Picture Give them a giggle with a silly illustration or two. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026

Verb

DeSorbo says in late July, punctuating the thought with her signature giggle. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

This approach worked for Jean Nelson of Pasadena, California, after her 2-year-old son, Luke, took delight in dragging toilet paper down the hall, giggling as the roll unfurled behind him. — Cynthia Hanson, Parents, 13 Sep. 2026