snicker
2 synonyms for snicker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.
Synonyms
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Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.
“The students snickered when the teacher tripped over the cord.”
How to use snicker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
snicker at
a nervous snicker
snicker behind someone's back
Etymology
The American form of British "snigger," likely imitative of the sound of a suppressed laugh.
Full origin of snicker →Frequently asked questions
What does “snicker” mean?
The word “snicker” means to laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense. In plain terms, a quiet, sometimes mocking laugh you try to hold back.
How do you pronounce “snicker”?
“Snicker” is pronounced SNIHK-uh (/ˈsnɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “snicker” in a sentence?
Here is “snicker” used in a sentence: “The students snickered when the teacher tripped over the cord.”
What part of speech is “snicker”?
Depending on how it is used, “snicker” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “snicker” have?
“Snicker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.
