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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
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
And in the kitchen, giggling like little girls, are our beautiful daughters.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
In a matter of minutes the best of friends go from being giggling buddies to making bitchy remarks, then hurtful revelations, all with little motivation or sense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the two days that THR spent on set last summer, the young cast could regularly be heard giggling in between takes.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
And in the kitchen, giggling like little girls, are our beautiful daughters.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
In a matter of minutes the best of friends go from being giggling buddies to making bitchy remarks, then hurtful revelations, all with little motivation or sense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the two days that THR spent on set last summer, the young cast could regularly be heard giggling in between takes.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 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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Members of both chambers seemed to enjoy his 20-minute address, listening intently and laughing at the monarch’s jokes and giving him standing ovations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Liu is spotted laughing on the set of Superfakes in Madison Square Park in New York City on April 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Obama’s staff would look less amused a few weeks later, as their boss hosted President-elect Trump at the White House.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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Flying cows, fiddle-playing cats, and chuckling retrievers inhabit the space between ornate columns.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Through gleeful anarchy, a variety of filters, and a kinetic score, the two Maries spoil themselves with sweets, outwit suitors, and desecrate the rituals of fine dining in a glorious climax of rebellion.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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This relic of a production, however, doesn’t feel particularly dangerous, shocking or even gleeful.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Richter’s grand slam Tuesday against Tinley Park ended with plenty of screaming and high-fives at home plate.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Any passengers not knocked out during the chaos or sucked out into the sky are generally screaming and grabbing for oxygen masks while Captain Rich makes a futile announcement about the importance of not panicking.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 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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Looking for an excuse to eat, drink and be merry this weekend?—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Knoxville and his merry band of delightfully sadistic goons are back for one possibly final rodeo.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggling. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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