Verb
he snickered at the puzzled look on her face Noun
a snicker of derision when we heard their offer on the house
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Verb
Miraculously, solutions that elude me behind a desk become crystal clear while cruising down the street avoiding eye contact with snickering neighbors....
Unlike jogging, which had become just another discipline to maintain, rollerblading has rekindled a sense of childlike wonder.—Curt Steinhorst, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Her poverty has been found out, and everyone is snickering.—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Noun
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024 The differences were stark and — save for the occasional groan, eye roll or sarcastic snicker — politely received.—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snicker
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