noun
sniggering
Sniggering (noun) means Quiet, suppressed laughter, typically mocking. Example: “There was sniggering from the back of the class when he mispronounced the word.”
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Quiet, suppressed laughter, typically mocking.
"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.
UK vs US
More common in British English than American English, which prefers "snickering."
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Word forms
- Plural
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Rhymes for sniggering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
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altering
cheering
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towering
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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.
