giggle
verb (used without object)
to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
giggles
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pluralof giggle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof giggle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
giggleverb (used without object)to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
Example Sentences
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This portion of the curriculum, naturally, came with plenty of giggles and whispers.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Actor Ryan McCartan ranted on Instagram about poorly timed giggles during his performance in “The Great Gatsby.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The others kept straight faces, but Carr couldn't manage it without dissolving into a fit of giggles.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
It isn’t quite silly season yet, but the giggles are starting.
From Barron's ● Oct. 10, 2025
Mom smiles, sometimes even giggles, when she’s around him, and I can see a little of the tired, pinched look leave her face when he comes into a room.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
