snigger
1 of 2verb
snig·ger ˈsni-gər 
sniggered; sniggering ˈsni-g(ə-)riŋ
intransitive verb
: snicker
sniggerer
ˈsni-gər-ər
noun snigger
2 of 2noun
: snicker
Synonyms
Verb
- laugh
- smile
- sneer
- snicker
Noun
- belly laugh
- boff
- boffo
- boffola
- cachinnation
- cackle
- chortle
- chuckle
- giggle
- guffaw
- hee-haw
- horselaugh
- laugh
- laughter
- snicker
- titter
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Example Sentences
Verb we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines Noun a love scene that unintentionally drew sniggers from the audience
Recent Examples on the Web
The Economist, 8 June 2019 Then early this week the list came out, and sniggering ensued—on both sides of the Atlantic. The Economist, 3 Feb. 2018 Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 Dec. 2021 This offbeat comedy, which originally ran from 2007-10, thrives on less explicit social tensions: sniggers behind the back and raised eyebrows at the dinner table. The Economist, 26 Dec. 2019 Most football fans allowed themselves a brief snigger when Florentino Perez suggested that Real Madrid had tried to sign Lionel Messi many moons ago. SI.com, 9 Sep. 2017
Verb
Dour officials from the Department of Homeland Security who spotted his posts saw nothing to snigger about. The Economist, 8 June 2019 Then early this week the list came out, and sniggering ensued—on both sides of the Atlantic. The Economist, 3 Feb. 2018 Noun
Together the two snigger through lectures on foley techniques in courses Kun has repeated rather too often. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 28 Dec. 2021 This offbeat comedy, which originally ran from 2007-10, thrives on less explicit social tensions: sniggers behind the back and raised eyebrows at the dinner table. The Economist, 26 Dec. 2019 Most football fans allowed themselves a brief snigger when Florentino Perez suggested that Real Madrid had tried to sign Lionel Messi many moons ago. SI.com, 9 Sep. 2017 Word History
Etymology
Verb
by alteration
First Known Use
Verb
circa 1706, in the meaning defined above
Noun
circa 1823, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
snigger 1 of 2
verb
snig·ger ˈsni-gər
sniggered; sniggering
: snicker entry 1
snigger
2 of 2noun
: snicker entry 2
snigger 1 of 2
noun
as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement a love scene that unintentionally drew sniggers from the audience Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- chuckle
- laughter
- giggle
- laugh
- snicker
- guffaw
- smile
- chortle
- titter
- smirk
- grin
- horselaugh
- cackle
- belly laugh
- boffo
- cachinnation
- boff
- hee-haw
- twitter
- crow
- whoop
- simper
- boffola
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- groan
- cry
- moan
- sob
- wail
- frown
- grimace
- scowl
- mouth
- face
- pout
- lower
- lour
snigger
2 of 2verb
as in to laugh
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines Synonyms & Similar Words
- laugh
- smile
- sneer
- snicker
- snort
- sniff
- jeer
- ridicule
- insult
- deride
- gibe
- jibe
- disdain
- mock
- hoot
- scorn
- taunt
- despise
- catcall
- decry
- pooh
- tease
- disparage
- belittle
- heckle
- torment
- razz
- rib
- pooh-pooh
- scoff (at)
- bad-mouth
- jive
- ride
- put down