giggle

GIG-uhl/ˈɡɪɡl̩/

Verbgiggles, giggling, giggled

Noun pluralgiggles

3 meanings of giggle

1
verbintransitive
To laugh in a quiet, silly way, often because you feel happy or nervous.
Like little bubbles of laughter that keep popping out before you can stop them.
The children giggle whenever the clown trips over his big shoes.
She started giggling when she saw the funny photo on his phone.
Similarlaugh, titter
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2
nouncountable
A silly little laugh that sounds high and squeaky.
Like a quick, squeaky burst of laughter you can't hold in.
A nervous giggle escaped her as she opened the surprise gift.
The room filled with giggles when the puppy slipped on the floor.
Similartitter, chuckle, snicker, laugh
3
nouncolloquialcountable
Something fun, or a moment that makes people laugh.
Like a fun little break that leaves everyone smiling.
The whole trip was a real giggle from start to finish.
We had a giggle looking through the old family photos together.
Similarlaugh, lark, hoot
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Origin

This word appeared in the early 1500s. It probably came from imitating the sound of laughing.