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titter

[ tit-er ]

verb (used without object)

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

    Synonyms: giggle, snigger, snicker



noun

  1. a tittering laugh.

titter

/ ˈtɪtə /

verb

  1. intr to snigger, esp derisively or in a suppressed way
  2. tr to express by tittering
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a suppressed laugh, chuckle, or snigger
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈtitteringly, adverb
  • ˈtittering, adjective
  • ˈtitterer, noun
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Other Words From

  • titter·er noun
  • titter·ing·ly adverb
  • un·titter·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of titter1

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

Origin of titter1

C17: of imitative origin
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Example Sentences

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.

From Time

Like a Kinsey Report for the big-data era, there's a gold mine of findings here to titter about.

Admittedly, Weinergate came with a set of fun photos to titter over.

There was a very audible titter in the corner where three thoughtless young girls had squeezed themselves into one rocking-chair.

On one occasion, a general titter arose at his florid picture of the happiness which must proceed from this event.

Their appearance immediately attracted notice, and no sooner had they taken their seats than Duncan and Llewellyn began to titter.

Another titter through the court-room, the colonel and the squire blushing redder than ever.

Every one knew what a favourite Eric had once been, so this speech created a slight titter.

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