Giggles Meaning in English
word · lemma: giggle
/ˈɡɪɡəɫz/
GI-guhlz
/ɡˈɪɡəlz/
GI-guhlz
Definition
Soft, silly, uncontrolled laughter, often when something is funny or awkward. Usually used for repeated or high-pitched giggling.
Usage & Nuances
'Giggles' is informal, usually plural, and often used for children or groups. Common with 'fit of giggles' or 'burst of giggles'. Suggests high-pitched, uncontrolled laughter connected to playfulness or nervousness; not used for loud, deep laughter.
Spanish: risitasPortuguese (BR): risadinhasPortuguese (PT): risadinhasChinese (Simplified): 咯咯笑Chinese (Traditional): 咯咯笑Hindi: किलकारियाँArabic: قهقهات خفيفةBengali: খিলখিল হাসিRussian: хихиканье - смешкиJapanese: くすくす笑いVietnamese: tiếng cười khúc khíchKorean: 킥킥거림 - 깔깔거림Turkish: kıkırdamaUrdu: کھلکھلاہٹIndonesian: cekikikan - tawa cekikikan
Example Sentences
The children had giggles during the story.
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Her giggles made everyone smile.
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He tried to stop his giggles in class.
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Sara's giggles were contagious, and soon the whole room was laughing.
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Every time they made eye contact, the giggles started again.
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We got a fit of the giggles during the meeting and couldn’t stop laughing.
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