giggle
verb (used without object)
to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
were giggling
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past progressiveof giggle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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She led me, breathless, through the deluxe garden of her rich neighbour, past his babbling rush of brook, and with cool, dewy air on our faces, we were giggling and tickled and free.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 3, 2016
I thought maybe you guys were giggling behind the scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2014
"The first time we got one working we were just over the moon… we were giggling like children."
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2013
But once they were in the water, the yoke of obedience and reprimand seemed to melt away, and soon they were giggling and frolicking, their voices bouncing off the tiled walls and ceiling.
From New York Times ● Aug. 1, 2010
There were grown-ups around the table and three other little girls in bright dresses, who were giggling and staring at me.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
