as in chuckles
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a love scene that unintentionally drew sniggers from the audience
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as in laughs
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines
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Noun
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There are a lot more chuckles in Episode 2, not just because there is no longer a terrorist subplot and its resulting anxiety to be grappled with, but because Florence Welch, of Florence + the Machine, makes for such a sweet comic foil, of sorts.—
Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Dec. 2025
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Sending up the no-stakes frivolity of progressive Reform Judaism, characters played by Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant get some insight-free chuckles.—
Verb
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Simmons laughs when recalling the experience.—
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Honestly, my only regret is this thing in the eye [laughs].—
Verb
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In one clip verified by ABC News, a man smiles at the camera, standing amid dozens of charred vehicles and lifeless bodies.—
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Prue takes a bite, just smiles, and gives Tom a big thumbs-up.—
Noun
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On Tuesday morning, the Oscar winner ended her Today interview with host Craig Melvin in giggles after making a simple mistake, confusing one TV network for another.—
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Your personality shines and your giggles are so contagious.—
Verb
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Meanwhile her old-school Communist grandmother sneers at the tactics her Red Diaper daughter employed.—
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Jacob sneers, but doesn’t even wait for his son to answer.—
Noun
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While there were a few snickers, the photographers obliged and got their photos.—
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“Sniggers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniggers. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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