Sniggers Meaning in English
word · lemma: snigger
ˈsnɪɡɚz
SNIG-urz
snˈɪɡəz
sn-IG-uhz
Definition
To laugh quietly in a mean or disrespectful way, usually at someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
"Snigger" is slightly formal and more common in British English; in American English, "snicker" is used. It implies meanness or disrespect, not just quiet laughter. Used mostly for laughter that is rude or mocking.
Spanish: risitas burlonas - se ríe con disimulo (despectivo)Portuguese (BR): risadinhas (zombeteiras) - rir por trás (desprezo)Portuguese (PT): risadinhas (trocistas) - rir por baixo (desprezo)Chinese (Simplified): 偷偷窃笑 - 嘲笑Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷竊笑 - 嘲笑Hindi: दबी हुई हँसी - मज़ाक उड़ाने वाली हँसीArabic: ضحكات ساخرة - يضحك باستهزاءBengali: ফিসফিসিয়ে হাসে - পরিহাস করে হাসেRussian: хихикает - посмеивается (насмешливо)Japanese: クスクス笑う（嘲笑する意味で）Vietnamese: cười khúc khích (cười mỉa mai/lén lút)Korean: 킥킥거리다 - 비웃으며 웃다Turkish: kıs kıs gülmekUrdu: دبی دبانا - طنزیہ ہنسیIndonesian: menyindir tertawa pelan - cekikikan (mengejek)
Example Sentences
He sniggers when the teacher makes a mistake.
basic
The group sniggers at her new haircut.
basic
Tom sniggers when someone falls over.
basic
She tried to ignore the boys who sniggered behind her back.
natural
Whenever the teacher turns around, the class sniggers at his accent.
natural
I heard a few sniggers coming from the back of the room during my speech.
natural