giggle
word
Definition
To laugh in a quiet, silly, or uncontrollable way, usually because of something funny or embarrassing.
Usage & Nuances
'Giggle' is informal and often describes the laughter of children or people laughing quietly in a group. Common phrases: 'have a giggle', 'start to giggle'. Compared to 'laugh', 'giggle' is higher-pitched and lighter.
Spanish: reírse entre dientes - risitaPortuguese (BR): dar risadinhas - rir baixinhoPortuguese (PT): dar risadinhas - rir baixinhoChinese (Simplified): 咯咯笑Chinese (Traditional): 咯咯笑Hindi: दबी हँसी हँसनाArabic: ضحك بخفة - قهقهة خفيفةBengali: খিলখিল হাসা - মৃদু হাসিRussian: хихикатьJapanese: くすくす笑うVietnamese: cười khúc khíchKorean: 킥킥거리다 - 낄낄거리다Turkish: kıkırdamakUrdu: دبے ہنسناIndonesian: cekikikan - tertawa geli
Example Sentences
The children giggle during the funny movie.
basic
She tries not to giggle in class.
basic
When I'm nervous, I sometimes giggle.
basic
They couldn't stop giggling at the teacher's joke.
natural
Sarah let out a giggle when her phone buzzed.
natural
We had a good giggle over those silly pictures.
natural