giggle in English: To laugh in a light, quiet way, often because you are nervous or something is silly. (verb)

Translation

To laugh in a light, quiet way, often because you are nervous or something is silly.

Word origin

An imitative word made in English to copy the sound of light, repeated laughter.

Verb typeregular (giggle, giggles, giggled)

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To giggle is to laugh in a light, silly way.

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A giggle is quieter and lighter than a big laugh.

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Here "giggle" is a noun, meaning the sound itself.

laugh

To make happy sounds with your voice when something is funny.

smile

To turn up the corners of your mouth to show you are happy or friendly.

funny

Making you laugh or smile; full of jokes and fun.

quiet

Making little or no sound; not loud.

sound

A sound is anything that you can hear with your ears.

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