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Definitions for Giggling

[1] to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
[2] a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter.
[3] Slang . an amusing experience, incident, etc.: Going to a silly movie was always a giggle.
[4] (intr) to laugh nervously or foolishly
[5] such a laugh
[6] informal something or someone that provokes amusement
[7] the giggles a fit of prolonged and uncontrollable giggling
[8] for a giggle informal as a joke or prank; not seriously

Words related to Giggling

gigglesnicker, guffaw, cackle, chuckle, chortle, snigger, titter, twitter

Words nearby Giggling

gigglegigantomachy, gigantomastia, gigantopithecus, gigaton, gigawatt, giggle, giglet, gigli, gigo, gigolo, gigot

Origin of Giggling

e1500–10; imitative; compare Dutch gigelen, German gickeln. See -le

Other words from Giggling

gig·gler , noun
gig·gling·ly , adverb
gig·gly , adjective

Word origin for Giggling

eC16: of imitative origin

Synonyms for Giggling

cackle, chuckle, guffaw, snicker, chortle, hee-haw, snigger, titter, twitter, teehee