noun
snickering
Snickering (noun) means Quiet, suppressed laughter, often at someone's expense. Example: “There was some snickering in the back row during the speech.”
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Quiet, suppressed laughter, often at someone's expense.
"There was some snickering in the back row during the speech."
How to use snickering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSuppressed giggling, usually mocking someone.
Common pairings
muffled snickering
snickering behind his back
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Word forms
- Plural
- snickerings
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There was some _____ in the back row during the speech.
Rhymes for snickering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “snickering” mean?
The word “snickering” means quiet, suppressed laughter, often at someone's expense. In plain terms, suppressed giggling, usually mocking someone.
How do you use “snickering” in a sentence?
Here is “snickering” used in a sentence: “There was some snickering in the back row during the speech.”
What part of speech is “snickering”?
“Snickering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of snickering?
"snickering" (noun) means quiet, suppressed laughter, often at someone's expense.
