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giggle

verb · noun

Simple meaning

To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected way.

Pronunciation

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giguhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɡɪɡəl

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

    “The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom.”

noun

  1. A high-pitched, silly laugh.

  2. informal

    Fun; an amusing episode.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon

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This meaning: To laugh gently in a playful, nervous, or affected manner.

Used this way, giggle is a common word with a clearly warm, approving pull. Keep it for friendly, informal settings.

Heard in a sentence
“The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom.”
Emotional tone
Positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Gentle
How common
Common
Connotation
Playful
Usage feel
Playful and informal

Nearby words

  • titter , rarer, so it draws attention

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More ways to use giggle

  • “The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom.”verb

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