giggle
UK: ˈɡɪɡ.əl | US: ˈɡɪɡ.əl
vi. to laugh lightly and repeatedly in a silly or nervous way
n. a light, silly, or nervous laugh
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"Giggle" is an onomatopoeic word, imitating the sound of light, repeated laughter. It emerged in Middle English (as giglen) and is likely of imitative origin, similar to other laughter-related words like "chuckle" or "snicker." Its playful, repetitive sound mirrors the act it describes, making it intuitive and memorable.
The children couldn’t stop giggling during the silly puppet show.
She tried to suppress a giggle when her friend tripped over nothing.
His awkward joke earned only a polite giggle from the audience.
The sound of her giggle was contagious, making everyone smile.
They exchanged secret giggles behind their textbooks in class.