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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
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026
After the second ace, Williams was giggling, seemingly in disbelief, at how quickly things had come together in her first match back.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Flashlight tag is an oldie but goodie and will have parents giggling like schoolgirls along with their kids.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Total strangers giggling about his addiction to drugs.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
There’s a particularly tragic scene where Natalia, lured on holiday by Elsa, spots a small child innocently giggling at the table across from her at dinner.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
On the chaise side of the sectional, Fiona and Izzy were giggling under a blanket, playing a makeover game on Fiona’s phone.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
McLarty and Walker shift from depressive introspection to giggling reminiscences.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Macedo followed with thoughtful remarks while apologizing because her giggling son kept climbing into her arms.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Verb
The two siblings could be seen hilariously giggling during the ceremonial carriage ride from Buckingham Palace to Horse Guards Parade.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 June 2026
After the second ace, Williams was giggling, seemingly in disbelief, at how quickly things had come together in her first match back.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Flashlight tag is an oldie but goodie and will have parents giggling like schoolgirls along with their kids.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Total strangers giggling about his addiction to drugs.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
There’s a particularly tragic scene where Natalia, lured on holiday by Elsa, spots a small child innocently giggling at the table across from her at dinner.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
On the chaise side of the sectional, Fiona and Izzy were giggling under a blanket, playing a makeover game on Fiona’s phone.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
McLarty and Walker shift from depressive introspection to giggling reminiscences.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
Macedo followed with thoughtful remarks while apologizing because her giggling son kept climbing into her arms.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggling
Adjective
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Women in black hijabs and abayas, many wearing badges depicting Zahra’s smiling face, lined the streets as men prayed over her casket, placed outside the Husseiniya, a Shiite hall.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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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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Cameras later caught Cunningham laughing as Bonner's meltdown escalated, and both players were hit with technical fouls.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Gates recalled laughing at his thriftiness—but for the hedge fund mogul, every penny counts.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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In a June 2 Instagram Reel, Joanna attempts to balance on a 2x4 wooden plank as Chip watches her with an amused expression on his face.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Jay practically embarrassed Mase, then a pop rapper at Bad Boy Records, not by screaming but by sounding amused.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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And The Rest Is Football(Netflix, YouTube) is the latest podcast to make the leap to the small screen, with former England internationals Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and the ever-chuckling Micah Richards serving up a daily helping of World Cup analysis alongside the usual chummy banter.—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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Baffert watched it all on his laptop from California, chuckling as the board showing the horse’s price flaked out momentarily.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Many competitors on Wall Street were thus gleeful when Citadel’s main fund fell by fifty-five per cent during the 2008 global financial crisis.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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His penchant for unexpected painterly modes would consistently mark the artist’s practice, culminating in his recent and gleeful adoption of the iPad and his embrace of immersive digital art.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
Verb
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An open 911 line allowed dispatchers to hear gunshots and people screaming inside the building.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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But doing grand openings and screaming out loud doesn't resonate with the brand.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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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Our leads will be abandoning the mean streets of New York City for merry old London.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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Starr and his band of merry men would deliver a 100-minute-plus show that was filled with 22 great tunes that most everyone in the house knew by heart.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggling. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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