Definition of Giggle

1. Noun. A foolish or nervous laugh.

Generic synonyms: Laugh, Laughter

2. Verb. Laugh nervously. "The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom"
Exact synonyms: Titter
Generic synonyms: Express Joy, Express Mirth, Laugh
Derivative terms: Giggler, Titter, Titterer

Definition of Giggle

1. v. t. To laugh with short catches of the breath or voice; to laugh in a light, affected, or silly manner; to titter with childish levity.

2. n. A kind of laugh, with short catches of the voice or breath; a light, silly laugh.

Definition of Giggle

1. to laugh in a silly manner [v -GLED, -GLING, -GLES]

Medical Definition of Giggle

1. To laugh with short catches of the breath or voice; to laugh in a light, affected, or silly manner; to titter with childish levity. "Giggling and laughing with all their might at the piteous hap of the fairy wight." (J. R. Drake) Origin: Akin to gaggle: cf. OD. Ghichelen, G. Kichern. A kind of laugh, with short catches of the voice or breath; a light, silly laugh. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Giggle

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gigaton
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giggited
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