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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
Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Both scholars judged the Bible a fraud and hatched a plan to disprove it-just for giggles.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
While shooting the ad down in Mexico City several months ago, there were also plenty of blooper takes and moments where Goggins couldn't help but giggle.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
People really get a good giggle out of it, so that’s good.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Both scholars judged the Bible a fraud and hatched a plan to disprove it-just for giggles.
—Dan Miller, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
The pair accompanied the single with a lyric video featuring clips of the two giggling with each other and sharing kisses in a bedroom.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
While shooting the ad down in Mexico City several months ago, there were also plenty of blooper takes and moments where Goggins couldn't help but giggle.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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Even if real life divorce is not that funny, this comic take on divorce is set to offer some welcome laughs.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Garner and Affleck came together to celebrate their youngest child's 13th birthday at a paintball party for Samuel on March 2, where they were seen sharing a laugh and hug.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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No one would’ve chuckled if a glance at Waze or a little assistance from Google Maps was a necessity Saturday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dixon relentlessly focuses on rebounding, and Baugh chuckled when asked how the coach helped that part of his game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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Conan O'Brien Named Host Of The 2025 Oscars By Megan Cartwright Deputy Entertainment Editor Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Conan O'Brien revealed on his podcast that part of his Oscars promo joke was cut by the Academy.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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But the jokes Marley’s friends tell at her bedside are a wake-up call for Link.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Joking was her version of uncontrollable tears, but Dr. Fenton neither laughed nor pressed to see what was behind Lilian’s inane laughter.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The inventive plot twists and frequent ad-libs led to filming often being interrupted by laughter.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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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 24 Mar. 2025.
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