giggling
Translation
to giggle
Examples
The children started to giggle.
The children started to giggle.
She was giggling at his silly jokes.
She was giggling at his silly jokes.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth./sb.)) to laugh lightly at (sth./sb.) They giggled at the funny picture.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to chuckle, to titter; Antonyms: to cry, to sob
Etymology
From an onomatopoeic word imitating the sound of light laughter.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'giggle' itself reminds you of a light, happy, slightly silly laugh, often associated with children.