Synonyms for

Giggle

Verb / ˈgɪgʌl / Another word for giggle — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to laugh in a silly or high-pitched way

Synonyms & similar words

titter chuckle snicker titter guffaw laugh cackle snigger twitter roar howl scream hysterics mirth gaiety glee amusement jollity jocularity levity humor

Synonyms by register

Formal

chuckle titter suppress laughter

Informal

chortle snicker tee-hee snigger

Literary

titter simper

Antonyms

weep sob mourn lament groan wail despair

Common collocations

  • a nervous giggle
  • a suppressed giggle
  • a childish giggle
  • a quiet giggle
  • a sudden giggle
  • a little giggle
  • a faint giggle

Word family

noun giggle
verb giggle
adjective giggling

Usage note

Giggle is an informal word for laughing lightly and repeatedly. It often implies amusement, nervousness, or silliness.

Example sentences

  1. She started to giggle when her friend told her a joke.
  2. The baby's giggle was contagious.
  3. We couldn't stop giggling during the silly movie.
  4. The teacher had to ask the class to stop giggling and pay attention.
  5. Their giggles echoed through the room as they played together.

Quotes

  • A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; but a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, overflows, and bubbles all around.
  • Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
  • A day without laughter is a day wasted.

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