Synonyms for

Giggles

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

Definition

To laugh in a silly or uncontrolled way.

Synonyms & similar words

giggle titter chuckle laugh snicker titter guffaw roar hoot cackle snort howl scoff chortle he-he ha-ha tee-hee smirk grin beam smile giggle

Synonyms by register

Formal

chuckle titter rejoice

Informal

laugh chortle snicker tee-hee

Literary

merriment glee delight

Antonyms

sob weep cry mourn lament groan

Common collocations

  • nervous giggles
  • suppressed giggles
  • infectious giggles
  • little giggles
  • burst into giggles
  • a fit of giggles
  • innocent giggles

Word family

noun giggle
verb giggle
adjective giggly

Usage note

Giggles typically refers to light, high-pitched, and often involuntary laughter, usually associated with amusement or nervousness. It is generally considered informal.

Example sentences

  1. The kids giggled at the silly joke.
  2. She couldn't stop giggling when she saw the puppy.
  3. The comedian's jokes made the audience giggle.
  4. The girls giggled when they saw their crush.
  5. I couldn't help but giggle at the funny movie.

Quotes

  • “Giggles are contagious, so I try to start an epidemic.” – Anonymous
  • “Giggles are God's hand on a troubled world.” – Anonymous
  • “Never be afraid to laugh at yourself, after all, you could be missing out on the joke of the century.” – Barry Humphries

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