noun

snickering

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishSuppressed giggling, usually mocking someone.

Common pairings

muffled snickering snickering behind his back

snickerings plural

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There was some _____ in the back row during the speech.

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