snigger
verb (used with or without object)
sniggered
Example Sentences
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Earlier in the inquest, a witness statement said that Alan Derry had a "mocking and unpleasant tone" and "sniggered loudly" in a meeting.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
Some people exchanged pleasantries, while others darted their eyes and quietly sniggered.
From Reuters ● Feb. 3, 2022
Political journalists scratched their heads, or sniggered at the portentousness of the phrase.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 20, 2018
“I never bothered to listen to it, but the cover is something I probably sniggered at — I’m sure that’s what it was there for, to snigger at.”
From New York Times ● May 22, 2011
Dr. Constantine sniggered and Mrs. Hubbard immediately froze him with a glance.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
