giggling
word · lemma: giggle
/ˈɡɪɡəɫɪŋ/
GIG-ling
/ɡˈɪɡlɪŋ/
GIG-ling
Definition
Making repeated, quiet, high-pitched laughing sounds, usually because something is funny or you feel nervous.
Usage & Nuances
'Giggling' is usually informal, and describes laughter that is lighter than 'laughing' and often connected to being amused, nervous, or embarrassed. Common with children or among friends. Do not use for loud or uncontrollable laughter.
Spanish: riendo nerviosamente - soltando risitasPortuguese (BR): dando risadinhasPortuguese (PT): a rir baixinho - a dar risadinhasChinese (Simplified): 咯咯笑Chinese (Traditional): 咯咯笑Hindi: दबी हँसीArabic: يضحك بخفةBengali: দমকানো হাসি - কিঁকিঁক করা হাসিRussian: хихиканье - хихикатьJapanese: クスクス笑い - くすくす笑うVietnamese: cười khúc khíchKorean: 낄낄거림 - 킥킥거림Turkish: kıkırdamaUrdu: دبے ہنسی - قہقہےIndonesian: cekikikan - tertawa kecil
Example Sentences
The children were giggling in the classroom.
basic
She couldn't stop giggling during the movie.
basic
I heard giggling behind me.
basic
They started giggling when the teacher made a joke.
natural
Stop giggling! We're trying to be serious here.
natural
He walked in late, and everyone started giggling.
natural