giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
Examples of giggle in a Sentence
Verb
She giggled like a little kid.
We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
Noun
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Kardashian then reunited with her pal Lauren Sánchez, and the two giggled over their matching bridal-esque white gowns, showering each other with compliments.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Lingering giggles would run into new laugh-out-loud moments constantly.
—Ebonie Walker, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mark Consuelos giggles at using the word 'haboobs' on Live With Kelly and Mark: 'Way funnier in my head'
Ripa later reflected on the demeanor of other women her husband has dated, after admitting that she's actually known some of them.
—EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Kardashian then reunited with her pal Lauren Sánchez, and the two giggled over their matching bridal-esque white gowns, showering each other with compliments.
—Paul Chi, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
An adorable baby’s infectious laughter gives nurses a healthy dose of the giggles during a hospital visit.
—Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Lingering giggles would run into new laugh-out-loud moments constantly.
—Ebonie Walker, refinery29.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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