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as in laugh
chiefly British
something said or done to cause laughter
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
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as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes
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Recent Examples of giggle
Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Jeff Goldblum's Life in Photos His youngest, River, is missing some of his baby teeth and just learned how to whistle, which gives Goldblum the giggles.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In that movie, Sally Hawkins played the sweet-souled Poppy, who greeted every misfortune with a giggle of unvexed good will, and who remains one of the most polarizing protagonists in the Leigh canon.
—Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2025
Jeff Goldblum's Life in Photos His youngest, River, is missing some of his baby teeth and just learned how to whistle, which gives Goldblum the giggles.
—Eric Andersson, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
To which, Kylie giggled and laughed at her boyfriend.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
But Kidman is one of the only good things about it, offering an early glimpse at her ability to equalize flinty resolve with giggling coquettishness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggle
Noun
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After a few more laughs, Reynolds turned sentimental and shared some heartfelt words about Jackman.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
25 Jan. 2025
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The script itself offers up plenty of solid laughs as characters bumble around searching for connections of the flesh and blood variety when not getting their heads chopped off.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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When asked about his expectations for the Trump presidency, Padilla chuckled.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Obama also exchanged pleasantries with the incoming president, with the former Democratic leader chuckling at times.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the visual jokes are dense and the look works for the setting and comedic ethos, reflecting the junky tourist-trap aesthetic that Mumolo and Wiig celebrate.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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To the show’s credit, Kitty was given a voice—but the joke was on her, as people failed to listen.—
Jennifer Vineyard,
Flow Space,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Embracing them, accepting them with a little enthusiasm, and a good bit of laughter will spread the message to others and importantly to yourself that aging is fun and joyful and beautiful.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Keke herself was in a fit of maniacal laughter as SZA opted out of answering and ate another wing.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggle. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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