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noun

Definition of snicker

as in chuckle

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement a snicker of derision when we heard their offer on the house

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snicker

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verb

ˈsni-kər

as in to laugh

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions he snickered at the puzzled look on her face

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as in to giggle

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound only hard-core fans of teen comedies will snicker at this lame attempt

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Noun

The grown-ups in the audience snicker. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 There were snickers from some of the other students, including a tall and lank-haired kid whose name Adele didn’t know. — Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Verb

Zahida and Rubina snickered, with a villainy that bordered on hysterical. — Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026 Behind the camera, crew members, and the audience members snickered. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snicker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snicker

Noun

Toward the end of the panel, Buttimer noted that Connaughton would have wanted to argue with each speaker, drawing chuckles from the audience.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Wickersham says, with only the slightest of chuckles, that every quarterback is something of a sociopath and likens them to politicians in the middle of a race.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of chuckle

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

Definition of giggle

Noun

The story celebrates love in various forms and features unexpected twists, with moments of humor and others that evoke laughter, applause and even a few surprises from the audience.

— Franchesca Guim, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Or at least warts that had been covered up by the flattering glow of dim lighting, flowers, champagne toasts, and laughter.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of laughter

Verb

The school janitor emerged from a gap in the trees, smiling cheerfully.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Regardless of what was going through my mind at the time, there is no justification for smiling or celebrating while another player receives medical attention.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

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