sniggle

snig·gle

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snig-uh l]
- /ˈsnɪg əl/
- /ˈsnɪɡl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snig-uh l]
- /ˈsnɪg əl/

Definitions of sniggle word

verb without object sniggle to fish for eels by thrusting a baited hook into their lurking places. 1
verb with object sniggle to catch by sniggling. 1
verb sniggle to fish for eels by dangling or thrusting a baited hook into cavities 0
verb sniggle to catch (eels) by sniggling 0
noun sniggle the baited hook used for sniggling eels 0
intransitive verb sniggle to fish for eels by putting a baited hook into their hiding holes 0

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Origin of sniggle

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; snig eel (late Middle English snigge) + -le

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Parts of speech for Sniggle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Sniggle

sniggle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

sniggle usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for sniggle

verb sniggle

chortle — To chortle means to laugh in a way that shows you are very pleased.
chuckle — When you chuckle, you laugh quietly.
guffawed — a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.
hee-haw — The cry of an ass or donkey.
guffawing — Present participle of guffaw.

All 5 Synonyms of sniggle