sniggering
Sniggering (noun) means Quiet, suppressed laughter, typically mocking. Example: “There was sniggering from the back of the class when he mispronounced the word.”
How to use sniggering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe same as "snickering" — muffled, often mocking laughter.
More common in British English than American English, which prefers "snickering."
Word forms
sniggerings plural
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There was _____ from the back of the class when he mispronounced the word.
Rhymes for sniggering
Frequently asked questions
What does “sniggering” mean?
The word “sniggering” means quiet, suppressed laughter, typically mocking. In plain terms, the same as "snickering" — muffled, often mocking laughter.
How do you use “sniggering” in a sentence?
Here is “sniggering” used in a sentence: “There was sniggering from the back of the class when he mispronounced the word.”
What part of speech is “sniggering”?
“Sniggering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sniggering?
"sniggering" (noun) means quiet, suppressed laughter, typically mocking.