was sniggering
- past progressive of snigger.
Example Sentences
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There was sniggering in the public gallery when the officer mistakenly said bath tube instead of bath tub.
From BBC ● May 25, 2012
It should be noted that Steve was sniggering through that assassination bit … 7.36pm:
From The Guardian ● Oct. 3, 2010
Crabbe was sniggering, apparently very pleased with himself.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
I looked at Lovey, who was looking out the window again, but I could tell she was sniggering.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
She was sniggering, as if she thought him a very funny boy, even when he rang the bell and bolted.
From Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)
