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giggling

  • present participle
    of giggle.
    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.
  • a word derived from giggle.
    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.

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"And then Jimothy shows up and for one brief weird moment everyone is on the same page - rooting for this little gremlin, giggling at his name, feeling weirdly connected to strangers over absolutely nothing."

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Macedo followed with thoughtful remarks while apologizing because her giggling son kept climbing into her arms.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

He was told to go to the bathroom block and Cheryl ran giggling into the ladies' changing rooms, refusing to come out.

From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2026

“I’m at a loss for words,” Hanna says, giggling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2026

Soon she was doubled over, giggling and snorting.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan