giggle

Definition

  • verb: to laugh in a nervous or childlike way
  • verb: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
  • synonyms: homeric laughter, be in stitches, belly laugh

Examples

  • ('Brit') Going to the circus would be a bit of a 'giggle'. [=would be amusing or enjoyable]

  • I had an attack of the 'giggles'. [=I was unable to stop giggling]

  • She 'giggled' like a little kid.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Found it. Okay. Rule number two. You will not bother me while I'm working. Rule number three. You will not cry or whine or laugh or giggle or sneeze or burp or fart! So, no, no, no annoying sounds. All right? Does this count as annoying? Very! (..)
    2010 Despicable Me