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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
Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The game encouraged competitive streaks, teamwork, and plenty of giggles, with parents noting it was well constructed, self-contained, and easy to store or bring along to grandma’s house.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Nov. 2025
My teenagers continue to scroll through their phones, giggle with their carpool-mates, and patiently wait for a baby’s basic needs to be met.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
The latter’s video focused on her seatmate, whose infectious giggles and wheezing breaths—which one commenter joked sounded like the engine—became the soundtrack to the plane fault.
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The camera zoomed out to reveal Hostin, Griffin, and Sara Haines all giggling in their seats over the surprise foot photo.
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
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Katz said, feigning familiarity with the leader’s influence and drawing laughs from the audience.—
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The more stinging irony here is that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping probably approved these public statements with a chuckle.—
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Add a few related to popular culture, news, or events of the year for an extra chuckle.—
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If that means being the frequent butt of jokes for his age, that's fine, too.—
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Try to ski with a friend, who might distract me with a story or a joke.—
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After all, some say the best love stories start off as friendships, specifically when there’s mutual support and laughter.—
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In confessional, Boz can’t contain her laughter.—
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Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.—
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Our poll’s options include a joking reference to Dan Marino.—
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While there were a few snickers, the photographers obliged and got their photos.—
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Early never makes fun of Maddie, never lets the audience snicker at the screen.—
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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