Meaning & Definition of word "Giggle"
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Giggle
/ˈɡɪɡəl/
noun:
- 1. A light, silly laugh.
- Example: A giggle escaped her lips when she saw the puppy playfully pouncing on a ball.
- 2. A series of quick, light laughs.
- Example: The giggles of the girls filled the room as they shared secrets.
verb:
- 1. To laugh lightly in a nervous or silly way.
- Example: The children began to giggle at the clown's funny antics.
- 2. To laugh with a series of quick, light sounds.
- Example: 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 of giggle
Meaning: Giggle juice
Example Sentence: Let’s pour some giggle juice before the party begins!
Meaning: Giggly
Example Sentence: After a few drinks, she became all giggly.