as in laughing
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
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The singer also added clips of the women giggling with each other over meals at the villa and out for dinner at restaurants.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Witnesses can be heard giggling as federal agents give chase, the viral video showed.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
After that visit, giggling children led us across wooden boardwalks deep into the heart of the stilt village, where local boats were tied up.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
As a stunned Lichaj initially stumbled to the ground in the penalty area, in his haste to celebrate, Forest’s then caretaker manager Gary Brazil was captured by the television cameras simply giggling to himself in disbelief.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
While waiting for our food, Nina and Emma caught our attention giggling with their fish and chips.
—Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Russians beat him for several minutes, giggling at the sight of their naked, one-legged prisoner writhing on the hard floor.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The dogs react excitedly, their noses pushed against the glass and their tails wagging furiously, as their owner can be heard giggling behind the camera.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The singer also added clips of the women giggling with each other over meals at the villa and out for dinner at restaurants.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Witnesses can be heard giggling as federal agents give chase, the viral video showed.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 27 Aug. 2025
After that visit, giggling children led us across wooden boardwalks deep into the heart of the stilt village, where local boats were tied up.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025
As a stunned Lichaj initially stumbled to the ground in the penalty area, in his haste to celebrate, Forest’s then caretaker manager Gary Brazil was captured by the television cameras simply giggling to himself in disbelief.
—Max Mathews, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
While waiting for our food, Nina and Emma caught our attention giggling with their fish and chips.
—Glenys Johnson, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The Russians beat him for several minutes, giggling at the sight of their naked, one-legged prisoner writhing on the hard floor.
—Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggling
Verb
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Xi was also pictured laughing with Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in China.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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One of the producers actually fell off his chair laughing.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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So Cali sucked her teeth, chuckling.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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Forbes walked away chuckling to himself.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Tour pro Tommy Fleetwood, meanwhile, seemed more amused than upset.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Lanthimos and cinematographer Robbie Ryan stage and shoot said home invasion like a Jacques Tati sequence — that is to say, from an amused, ironic distance that watches humans squirm and scramble without intervention.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cherry breaks a Champagne flute on her own head and runs out of the gallery, screaming that Laura attacked her.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Danielle recounted hearing screaming and people running in the chaotic aftermath of the shooting.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There is certainly a layer of ick that pervades this often gleeful depiction of the 1989 murder of Jose and Kitty Menendez by their sons, Lyle and Erik, and the media circus that followed.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2025
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What follows is a gleeful parade, perfect for viewers who always wanted to meet the high school star crush whose posters adorned their bedroom walls.—
Michelle Kung,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In Don’t Get High, an alpha dork and her merry gang of dweebs start an anti-drug group at their high school to make friends and influence people.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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From a massive 9-foot fir to a charming 3-foot tabletop tree, score up to 58% off a one-time buy that’ll last for years of merry memories.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While others, such as greyhounds, engage in highly competitive sport, wiener dog racing is meant to be a jovial activity strictly for entertainment.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
11 Sep. 2025
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McAvoy turned to old friend James Corden, who rocks up as a jovial beatboxing music exec initially sceptical of Silibil N’ Brains’ real roots.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Giggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggling. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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