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- [gig-uh l]
- /ˈgɪg əl/
- /ˈɡɪɡ.l̩.i/
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- [gig-uh l]
- /ˈgɪg əl/
Definitions of giggly word
- verb without object giggly 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 giggly a silly, spasmodic laugh; titter. 1
- noun giggly Slang. an amusing experience, incident, etc.: Going to a silly movie was always a giggle. 1
- noun giggly Prone to giggling. 1
- adjective giggly laughing 1
- adjective giggly Someone who is giggly keeps laughing in a childlike way, because they are amused, nervous, or drunk. 0
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Origin of giggly
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; imitative; compare Dutch gigelen, German gickeln. See -le
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Parts of speech for Giggly
noun
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giggly 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
giggly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for giggly
adjective giggly
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- hysterical — of, relating to, or characterized by hysteria.
- immature — not mature, ripe, developed, perfected, etc.
- tittering — to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement.
- sniggering — the act of laughing slyly or disrespectfully
Antonyms for giggly
adjective giggly
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
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