Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sniggering
verb
/ˈsnɪɡərɪŋ/
Definition
A suppressed or snorted laugh, often expressing amusement or ridicule.
Examples
- He couldn’t help sniggering at her joke.
- The students were sniggering at their teacher’s slip of the tongue.
- She tried to hide her sniggering when he tripped over his own feet.
Meaning
To snigger is to laugh quietly, often in a way that shows disrespect or mocking.
Synonyms
- snickering
- chuckling
- snorting
- giggle
