Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snicker
verb
/ˈsnɪkər/
Definition
A quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but snicker when she saw her friend trip over his own feet.
- The students snickered at the teacher’s funny mistake.
Meaning
To snicker means to laugh in a sly or quiet way, often at someone else’s expense. It can convey amusement or mockery.
Synonyms
- chuckle
- snigger
- giggle
- titter
