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/ˈɡɪɡəl/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A light, silly laugh.
A giggle escaped her lips when she saw the puppy playfully pouncing on a ball.
A series of quick, light laughs.
The giggles of the girls filled the room as they shared secrets.
verb
To laugh lightly in a nervous or silly way.
The children began to giggle at the clown's funny antics.
To laugh with a series of quick, light sounds.
She couldn't help but giggle when her friend told a funny joke.
Etymology
Middle English 'goglen', of uncertain origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
giggling fit
An uncontrollable episode of giggling.
nervous giggles
A giggle due to anxiety or embarrassment.
giggling like a schoolgirl
To laugh in a playful or flirtatious manner.
Related Words
laugh
To make the spontaneous sounds of joy or amusement.
snicker
A suppressed laugh, often associated with derision or disrespect.
gigglish
Characteristic of or resembling giggling.
Slang Meanings
Giggle juice
Let’s pour some giggle juice before the party begins!
Giggly
After a few drinks, she became all giggly.