Tee Hee

Pronunciation: /tiː hiː/

Definitions of tee hee

noun a high-pitched, silly laugh or giggle

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a child giggle and say 'tee hee' as they ran past me.

A2 She couldn't help but let out a little 'tee hee' when she saw the funny meme.

B1 The comedian's joke elicited a chorus of 'tee hee's from the audience.

B2 The mischievous grin on his face gave away his 'tee hee' intentions.

C1 Her sophisticated sense of humor was evident in her subtle 'tee hee' during the conversation.

C2 The author's use of 'tee hee' in the novel added a whimsical touch to the narrative.

Examples of tee hee in a Sentence

formal She let out a quiet 'tee hee' as she read the amusing anecdote in the book.

informal I couldn't help but 'tee hee' when I saw the funny meme on social media.

slang The comedian's joke was so hilarious, everyone in the audience was 'tee hee'ing.

figurative The mischievous child's 'tee hee' gave away his secret hiding spot.

Grammatical Forms of tee hee

• past tense: tee hee'd
• plural: tee hees
• comparative: more tee hee
• superlative: most tee hee
• present tense: tee hee
• future tense: will tee hee
• perfect tense: have tee hee'd
• continuous tense: is tee hee'ing
• singular: tee hee
• positive degree: tee hee
• infinitive: to tee hee
• gerund: tee hee'ing
• participle: tee hee'd

Origin and Evolution of tee hee

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'tee hee' is believed to have originated as an onomatopoeic representation of laughter, specifically a light and playful giggle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tee hee' has come to be associated with a mischievous or playful laugh, often used in a teasing or lighthearted context.