giggle
Giggle (verb) means to laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way. Example: “The kids giggled every time the puppet fell over.”
How to use giggle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soft, light laugh, or the act of laughing that way.
Word forms
giggled past tense, giggles plural, giggles singular
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The kids _____ every time the puppet fell over.
Etymology
From the early 1500s, likely imitative of the sound itself.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for giggle
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What does “giggle” mean?
The word “giggle” means to laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way. In plain terms, a soft, light laugh, or the act of laughing that way.
How do you pronounce “giggle”?
“Giggle” is pronounced GIHGL (/ˈɡɪɡl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “giggle” in a sentence?
Here is “giggle” used in a sentence: “The kids giggled every time the puppet fell over.”
What part of speech is “giggle”?
Depending on how it is used, “giggle” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “giggle” come from?
The word “giggle” dates back to around 1500. From the early 1500s, likely imitative of the sound itself.
Is “giggle” a common word?
“Giggle” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “giggle” have?
“Giggle” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to laugh quietly in a light, often nervous or amused way.