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.
have giggled
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present perfectof giggle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Though many in Hollywood have giggled at the idea of a major studio moving to the South, it isn’t totally ridiculous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
I wouldn’t have known his name was Nemo if not for the end credits — good thing, as I’d have giggled when he made sashimi of the tropical fish.
From New York Times ● Mar. 16, 2023
I added that I was a writer, and I swear he might have giggled.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2022
"If it had been me——" this wasn't correct English, but Laura was too excited to notice it—"I'd have giggled or something and given the whole thing away."
From Billie Bradley at Three Towers Hall or, Leading a Needed Rebellion by Janet D. Wheeler
Nellie Dean would have giggled and blushed, but she did not.
From The Rise of Roscoe Paine by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
