Sniggering Meaning in English
word · lemma: snigger
ˈsnɪɡɚɪŋ
SNIG-ur-ing
snˈɪɡəɹɪŋ
SNIG-uh-ring
Definition
Laughing quietly and disrespectfully, often in a mean or mocking way.
Usage & Nuances
"Sniggering" is slightly old-fashioned and more common in British English; in US English, "snickering" is used. It often suggests meanness or immaturity. Common in phrases like 'caught sniggering' or 'stop sniggering'. Should not be used for innocent laughter.
Spanish: risitas (burlonas) - reírse por lo bajo (con burla)Portuguese (BR): risadinha (zombeteira)Portuguese (PT): risadinha (troçadamente)Chinese (Simplified): 窃笑（带嘲笑意味）Chinese (Traditional): 竊笑（帶嘲諷意味）Hindi: दबी हँसी (मज़ाक या उपहास के साथ)Arabic: ضَحِك خافت (باستِهزاء)Bengali: ঠাট্টা হাসি - কটূ হাসিRussian: хихикать (злонамеренно) - смеяться исподтишкаJapanese: くすくす笑う（嘲笑）Vietnamese: cười khúc khích (chế nhạo) - cười nhạoKorean: 킥킥거리다 - 비웃듯 웃다Turkish: kıs kıs gülmek - alaycıca gülmekUrdu: دبی دبی ہنسنا - طنزیہ ہنسناIndonesian: mengejek - tertawa kecil (merendahkan)
Example Sentences
The students were sniggering at the back of the classroom.
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She tried to ignore the boys who were sniggering at her new haircut.
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They were sniggering when the teacher made a mistake.
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I saw them sniggering behind their hands as I walked past.
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Stop sniggering—it’s not funny!
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Whenever he tries to speak in public, he hears people sniggering.
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