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посме́иваться — meaning in English

posmeivatsya

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English meaning

chuckle noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
snigger noun A quiet laugh that is not fully let out.

Senses

посме́иваться is used for these senses in English:

chuckle To laugh quietly or inwardly.
snigger (intransitive, mainly, UK, Ireland) To emit a snigger.

chuckle — full definition

noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
verb To laugh softly or to oneself.

snigger — full definition

noun A quiet laugh that is not fully let out.
noun A laugh that is sly or snide.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Russian words

хихи́канье усмехаться усмехнуться хихи́кать хихи́кнуть куда́хтать смешо́к