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snigger

UK
/ˈsnɪɡə/
US
/ˈsnɪɡɚ/

Translations

sniggernoun
sniggers
pl
UK
/ˈsnɪɡə/
US
/ˈsnɪɡɚ/
ricanementRire étouffé, souvent moqueur ou méprisant.
He tried to hold back a snigger when he saw his friend's new haircut.
Il a essayé de retenir un ricanement en voyant la nouvelle coupe de cheveux de son ami.
Additional translations
gloussementRire étouffé, surtout dans un registre plus neutre ou familier.
Synonyms
giggle
titter
chuckle
snicker
sniggerverb
sniggered
Past Simple
sniggered
Past Participle
sniggering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsnɪɡə/
US
/ˈsnɪɡɚ/
ricanerSe dit surtout d’un rire moqueur, contenu ou méprisant.
The students couldn't help but snigger when the teacher made a mistake on the board.
Les élèves n’ont pas pu s’empêcher de ricaner lorsque le professeur a fait une erreur au tableau.
Additional translations
poufferRire brièvement et de façon contenue ; moins fortement moqueur.
Synonyms
sneer
titter
chuckle
giggle
snicker

Definitions

sniggernoun
A suppressed or half-suppressed laugh, often expressing scorn or amusement.
He tried to hold back a snigger when he saw his friend's new haircut.
sniggerverb
To laugh in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way.
The students couldn't help but snigger when the teacher made a mistake on the board.
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