titter

[ tit-er ]

/ ˈtɪt ər /

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verb (used without object)

to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement.

noun

a tittering laugh.

OTHER WORDS FOR titter

1 snicker, snigger, giggle.

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Origin of titter

1610–20; perhaps <Scandinavian; compare Old Norse tittra to quiver, Swedish (dial.) tittra to giggle

OTHER WORDS FROM titter

tit·ter·er, nountit·ter·ing·ly, adverbun·tit·ter·ing, adjective

Words nearby titter

titration, titre, titrimetric, tits and ass, tit-tat-toe, titter, tittivate, tittle, tittle-tattle, tittup, titty

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How to use titter in a sentence

There is an appreciative titter from the parents, and one gets the sense that this is a line that will be repeated at birthday parties for years to come.
Joy Behar Won't Shut Up|Belinda Luscombe|July 27, 2022|Time
Like a Kinsey Report for the big-data era, there's a gold mine of findings here to titter about.
Heartache by the Numbers and OkCupid’s Founder Has Got Yours|Will Doig|October 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Admittedly, Weinergate came with a set of fun photos to titter over.
Pelosi Boots Another Scoundrel|Michelle Cottle|July 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
There was a very audible titter in the corner where three thoughtless young girls had squeezed themselves into one rocking-chair.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd

On one occasion, a general titter arose at his florid picture of the happiness which must proceed from this event.
The Book of Anecdotes and Budget of Fun;|Various
Their appearance immediately attracted notice, and no sooner had they taken their seats than Duncan and Llewellyn began to titter.
Eric, or Little by Little|Frederic W. Farrar
Another titter through the court-room, the colonel and the squire blushing redder than ever.
The Rival Campers|Ruel Perley Smith
Every one knew what a favourite Eric had once been, so this speech created a slight titter.
Eric, or Little by Little|Frederic W. Farrar

British Dictionary definitions for titter

titter

/ (ˈtɪtə) /

verb

(intr) to snigger, esp derisively or in a suppressed way

(tr) to express by tittering

noun

a suppressed laugh, chuckle, or snigger

Derived forms of titter

titterer, nountittering, adjectivetitteringly, adverb

Word Origin for titter

C17: of imitative origin

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