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
“There’s Dizzy and Iggy and Lizzy and Tizzy and Gilby and Giddy …” sniggered keyboard FM player Roddy Bottum.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 5, 2019
“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
“No. A camel got his tongue,” Felix said, and sniggered.
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
