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noun

Definition of snickersnext
plural of snicker
as in chuckles
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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snickers

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verb

present tense third-person singular of snicker
1
as in laughs
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions he snickered at the puzzled look on her face

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as in giggles
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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