хихи́канье — meaning in English
khikhikanye
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English meaning
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chuckle
noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
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giggle
verb To laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.
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snicker
verb To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.
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snigger
noun A partly suppressed or broken laugh.
Senses
хихи́канье is used for these senses in English:
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chuckle
A quiet laugh.
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giggle
A high-pitched, silly laugh.
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snicker
A stifled or broken laugh.
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snigger
(mainly, UK, Ireland) A partly suppressed or broken laugh.
chuckle — full definition
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noun A quiet, restrained laugh.
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verb To laugh softly or to oneself.
giggle — full definition
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verb To laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.
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noun A light, high-pitched laugh.
