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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSnigger
/ˈsnɪɡ.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To laugh in a half-suppressed, typically disrespectful or sly manner.
"The students began to snigger when the teacher accidentally tripped over the rug."
- 1
A half-suppressed, sly, or derisive laugh.
"A muffled snigger echoed from the back of the classroom during the serious presentation."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 18th century, 'snigger' is likely an imitative blend of 'snicker' and 'giggle'. It appeared in British dialectal usage before entering standard English to describe a muffled, somewhat disrespectful laugh.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Snigger" is said worldwide
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ricaner
Transliteration: rika.ne
"Les élèves ont commencé à ricaner dans le fond de la classe."
kichern
Transliteration: ˈkɪçɐn
"Ein huscheliges Kichern ging durch die Reihen."
ghignare
Transliteration: ɡiɲˈɡaːre
"Qualcuno ha iniziato a ghignare durante il discorso."
risita
Transliteration: riˈsi.ta
"Se escuchó una pequeña risita desde el fondo de la sala."
risadinha
Transliteration: ʁi.zaˈdi.ɲɐ
"Oouviu-se uma risadinha abafada no fundo da sala."
दबी हंसी
Transliteration: dabī haṁsī
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"शिक्षक की बात सुनकर पीछे से दबी हंसी की आवाज़ आई।"
窃笑
Transliteration: qièxiào
Script: 中文汉字
"听到这个消息，教室里响起了一阵窃笑。"
낄낄거리다
Transliteration: kkil-kkil-georida
Script: 한국어 한글
"학생들은 그의 실수를 보고 낄낄거리기 시작했다."
くすくす笑う
Transliteration: kusukusu warau
Script: 日本語
"後ろの方で生徒たちがくすくす笑っている声が聞こえた。"
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