giggler

gig·gle

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gig-uh l]
- /ˈgɪg əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gig-uh l]
- /ˈgɪg əl/

Definitions of giggler word

verb without object giggler to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment. 1
noun giggler a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter. 1
noun giggler Slang. an amusing experience, incident, etc.: Going to a silly movie was always a giggle. 1
noun giggler A person who giggles. 1

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Origin of giggler

First appearance:

before 1500

One of the 26% oldest English words

1500-10; imitative; compare Dutch gigelen, German gickeln. See -le

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Giggler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Giggler

giggler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for giggler

adj giggler

giggle — to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
cackle — If someone cackles, they laugh in a loud unpleasant way, often at something bad that happens to someone else.
fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
roar — a loud, deep cry or howl, as of an animal or a person: the roar of a lion.
crow — A crow is a large black bird which makes a loud, harsh noise.

adjective giggler

chuckling — Present participle of chuckle.

All 26 Synonyms of giggler