Snickering Meaning in English
word · lemma: snicker
ˈsnɪkɝɪŋ
SNIK-er-ing
snˈɪkəɹɪŋ
s-NIK-uh-ring
Definition
Making a quiet, partly hidden laugh, often because something is funny or because you are making fun of someone.
Usage & Nuances
Used in informal and neutral contexts. Commonly describes a suppressed or sneaky laugh, sometimes with a mocking tone. Often paired with 'at someone/something.' Avoid using for big, loud laughter (use 'laugh' or 'giggle' instead).
Spanish: reírse disimuladamente - reírse por lo bajoPortuguese (BR): rir disfarçadamente - rir por baixo dos panosPortuguese (PT): rir dissimuladamente - riso abafadoChinese (Simplified): 偷偷地笑 - 窃笑Chinese (Traditional): 偷偷地笑 - 竊笑Hindi: दबी हँसी हँसनाArabic: يضحك بصوت خافت - يضحك بسخريةBengali: ঠাট্টা করে হাসা - চাপাকান্নাRussian: посмеиваться - хихикать (насмешливо)Japanese: くすくす笑う - にやにや笑うVietnamese: cười khúc khích (chế giễu)Korean: 킥킥거리다 - 피식 웃다Turkish: kıs kıs gülmekUrdu: دبی دبی ہنسناIndonesian: mencibir - terkikik
Example Sentences
The students were snickering during class.
basic
She started snickering when she saw the funny picture.
basic
Stop snickering at your brother.
basic
I heard some snickering behind me when I tripped.
natural
The group was snickering at the joke, trying not to get caught.
natural
He kept snickering during the meeting, which was really distracting.
natural