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as in laugh
chiefly British
something said or done to cause laughter
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes
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Recent Examples of giggle
Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The giggles and euphoria induced by certain strains can transform mundane activities into memorable adventures, helping partners find fun in the everyday.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Caring and protective, yes, but also giggling through a sibling tiff.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Noun
Michael Blackson, Funny Marco, and Hannibal Buress are just a few of the upcoming performers providing giggles and chuckles and tickets are on sale now.
—Avidxchange Music Factory, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The giggles and euphoria induced by certain strains can transform mundane activities into memorable adventures, helping partners find fun in the everyday.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
In fact, research has found that some animal species may indeed use wit to strengthen their bonds in the same way that many have the capacity for love, fear, sorrow, guilt, anger, shame, disgust and empathy – and that primates smile and some rats can giggle.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Caring and protective, yes, but also giggling through a sibling tiff.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Y'all gave me a good laugh this morning, so thanks for that!—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh — unforgettable.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The Vermont lawmaker chuckled and brushed off the comment while looking down.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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Some of my peers have chuckled knowingly and offered congratulations.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Sports officials have been the target of jokes and ire from fans for as long as sports have existed.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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But Reese isn’t letting herself be treated as the victim of the joke.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Bailey could be seen mouthing something to the host, and before turning around as instructed, instead went in for a kiss, sending the audience into howls of laughter and applause.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
27 June 2025
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In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
25 June 2025
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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