For giggles Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɡɪɡəɫz
fer GIG-uhlz
fˈɔː/ /ɡˈɪɡəlz
faw GIG-uhlz
Definition
An informal way to say something is done just for fun, with no serious reason, usually to amuse yourself or others.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, common in casual conversation. Similar to 'for fun' or 'just for laughs.' Often used to explain doing something with no goal except enjoyment. Not used in formal contexts. Sometimes appears as 'just for giggles.'
Spanish: por diversión - por diversión (solo para reírse)Portuguese (BR): por diversão - só por brincadeiraPortuguese (PT): por diversão - só por brincadeiraChinese (Simplified): 只是为了好玩 - 只是图乐Chinese (Traditional): 只是為了好玩 - 只是圖樂Hindi: मज़े के लिए - केवल हँसी के लिएArabic: للمرح فقط - فقط للضحكBengali: মজা করার জন্য - হাসির জন্যRussian: ради смеха - просто так для забавыJapanese: 面白半分に - 冗談でVietnamese: cho vui - cho vui vẻKorean: 재미로 - 그냥 웃으려고Turkish: eğlencesine - şaka olsun diyeUrdu: تفریح کے لیے - مذاق کے طور پرIndonesian: iseng saja - untuk bersenang-senang
Example Sentences
We played the game for giggles.
basic
She wore a funny hat for giggles.
basic
We took silly photos for giggles.
basic
We went on the roller coaster for giggles, not because we love thrill rides.
natural
He added hot sauce to his ice cream for giggles.
natural
Sometimes we drive around town late at night for giggles.
natural