giggle (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪɡl/
Definition
To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly or nervous way.
Examples
She tried to stifle a giggle during the serious meeting.
The children giggled with delight as they played in the park.
He couldn't stop giggling at his friend's silly joke.
How to Use giggle
- giggle at (prepositional phrase)
- To laugh lightly at something. — "The students giggled at the teacher's funny mistake."
- giggle with (prepositional phrase)
- To laugh lightly due to a specific emotion or reason. — "The girls giggled with excitement about the party."
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