giggle
Translation
to giggle, to titter
Examples
The children started to giggle.
The children started to giggle.
She giggled at his silly joke.
She giggled at his silly joke.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to giggle to laugh in a silly, high-pitched way The girls couldn't stop giggling.
((sb.)) to giggle ((at sth.)) to giggle because of something She giggled at his funny hat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: titter, snicker, chuckle
Etymology
Imitative origin, representing the sound of light, high-pitched laughter.
Memory Tips
The word 'giggle' itself sounds like a little laugh.