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as in laughs
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 chuckles
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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as in screams
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 giggles
Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
So many giggles, even before Nakia lit up.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
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 sounds of sweet barks, slurps from surrounding water bowls and giggles over the elaborate canine costumes filled the air.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Set appropriately inside the creepy, abandoned Sears department store, the carnival includes a bunch of ways to get your kicks, giggles and jump scares.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
So many giggles, even before Nakia lit up.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
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 sounds of sweet barks, slurps from surrounding water bowls and giggles over the elaborate canine costumes filled the air.
—Mandi Wright, Freep.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggles
Noun
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Here are the teams that will freak out as the rest of baseball points and laughs.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Though the subject matter of the show is serious, the women share plenty of laughs when the cameras aren’t rolling.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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LaKeith Stanfield is an easy standout as Parker’s best friend Grofield, a passionate actor who moonlights as a criminal to fund his dead-end theater company — some of the movie’s heartiest chuckles come from the joy Grofield takes in getting to ham things up as part of the heist.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
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But places that earn chuckles could be getting gasps and guffaws; moments that feel generally meditative could be devastating, if Lloyd were more interested in character work and less in mise en scène.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
29 Sep. 2025
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Violet Florence Floral Throw Pillow A few extra throw pillows are a must during the fall season—and nothing screams autumn like botanical accents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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Focusing solely on the weak link generated screams that delighted the whole pack of friends and family.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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From jokes about his resemblance to former NBA star Delonté West to comments about the cover hurting the album’s streams, Thug’s provocative art, for the first time, landed flat.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hill, however, appeared to be in high spirits as he was shuttled off the field, apparently cracking jokes about the state of his leg.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Giggles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggles. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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