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(Entry 1 of 2)
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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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of snicker (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
- he snickered at the puzzled look on her face
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2
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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The first known use of snicker was in 1694
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