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risita — meaning in English

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English meaning

giggle verb To laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.
snicker verb To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.

Senses

risita is used for these senses in English:

giggle A high-pitched, silly laugh.
snicker A stifled or broken laugh.

giggle — full definition

verb To laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.
noun A light, high-pitched laugh.

snicker — full definition

verb To laugh quietly in a stifled or half-suppressed way, often at someone else's expense.
noun A stifled, half-suppressed laugh.

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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 Spanish words

reír[se] tontamente soltar risitas reír disimuladamente