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
At one point this sort of behaviour would have been glorified as rock’n’roll, its buffoonery sniggered at.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 12, 2016
“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
“Sure. You could use it on just about any kind of skunk,” Nick sniggered.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
