"Sniggering" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

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Sniggering

"Sniggering" Meaning

Laughter, often in a forced or awkward manner, especially at something considered embarrassing or ridiculous. It is often characterized by a barely audible whisper or stifled snort of laughter.

"Sniggering" Examples

Usage Examples:

1. Sniggering Children

The children were sniggering at the sight of their teacher wearing a bright pink wig to school.

2. Stealthy Sniggering

He couldn't help but sniggering at the silly joke his colleague had just told him during the meeting.

3. Group Sniggering

The crowd was sniggering at the comedian's off-color joke, but their laughter turned to applause at the punchline.

4. Furtive Sniggering

She tried to suppress her furtive sniggering as she watched her friend accidentally knock over a plant.

5. Sounds of Sniggering

The sounds of sniggering echoed down the hallway as the students laughed and joked during their lunch break.

"Sniggering" Similar Words

Sniffled

Sniffled (verb) means to sniff or sneeze repeatedly, often due to an allergic reaction, cold, or sinus problem, making a characteristic hissing or snuffling sound.

Sniffles

To snuffle or sniffling means to breathe with a gently sternativo noise, as when one is crying, suffering from a cold, allergy, or a runny nose. It describes a sound, usually indicating that someone is in an emotional state or has congestion.

Sniffs

Sniffy

Smelling or giving a slight smell, pertaining to something unpleasant. Example: "A sniffy garage with a strong gasoline smell". (Rare or informal).

Snifter

Snigger

To snigger means to smile secretly or in a scornful way, often while hiding one's mouth behind one's hand or as if to stifle a laugh, usually at something considered foolish or unfortunate. It can also imply mocking or contempt.

Sniggered

Sniggers

Sniggle

Snip

A verb meaning to cut or remove a portion of something, often with scissors or a small knife. Example: She snipped the hair to the right length with the scissors.