Pronunciation: /ˈɡɪɡəl/

Definitions of giggle

noun a light, silly laugh

Example Sentences

A1 The children couldn't stop their giggles during the funny movie.

A2 She let out a giggle when she heard the joke.

B1 The giggle of the baby was contagious, making everyone in the room smile.

B2 Despite the serious topic, a giggle could be heard from the back of the room.

C1 Her giggle was so infectious that it spread throughout the entire auditorium.

C2 The subtle giggle of the professor added a light-hearted touch to the lecture.

verb to laugh in a light, silly manner

Example Sentences

A1 The children giggle when they play together.

A2 She couldn't help but giggle at the funny joke.

B1 The comedian's jokes always make the audience giggle.

B2 As the movie played, the audience began to giggle at the comedic scenes.

C1 The group of friends couldn't stop giggling as they reminisced about old times.

C2 The comedian's witty remarks had the entire audience giggling uncontrollably.

Examples of giggle in a Sentence

formal The children couldn't help but giggle during the school play.

informal She always makes me giggle with her jokes.

slang I had to stifle a giggle when I saw his goofy dance moves.

figurative The wind made the leaves on the trees giggle as they rustled in the breeze.

Grammatical Forms of giggle

past tense

giggled

plural

giggles

comparative

more giggly

superlative

most giggly

present tense

giggle

future tense

will giggle

perfect tense

have giggled

continuous tense

is giggling

singular

giggle

positive degree

giggly

infinitive

to giggle

gerund

giggling

participle

giggling

Origin and Evolution of giggle

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Unknown, likely English
Story behind the word: The word 'giggle' is believed to have originated as an imitation of the sound of light, playful laughter.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'giggle' has retained its original meaning of a light, silly laugh, but may also be used to describe nervous or awkward laughter.