Giggle — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈgi-gəl/ gig·gle

Meaning & Definition of Giggle

Giggle (verb)

  1. to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
  2. to utter with a giggle

Giggle (noun)

  1. the act of giggling
  2. a source of amusement

Giggle (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something said or done to cause laughter

    "poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before"

    similar: boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, jape, jest, joke, josh, laugh, nifty, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, witticism, yuk (slang)
    related: funning, joking, wisecracking, knee-slapper, panic (slang), riot, scream, thigh-slapper, antic, buffoonery, caper, leg-pull, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, trick, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, mockery, parody, put-on, riff, banter, kidding, persiflage, raillery, repartee, drollness, facetiousness, funniness, hilariousness, humorousness, comedy, humor, wit, wordplay

  2. an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

    "couldn't help but giggle at his remark"

    similar: belly laugh, boff, boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter
    related: crow, whoop, grin, simper, smile, smirk
    near: cry, groan, moan, sob, wail, face, frown, grimace, lower, mouth, pout, scowl

Giggle (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound

    "some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes"

    similar: break up, cackle, chortle, chuckle, crack up, hee-haw, laugh, roar, scream, snicker, titter, twitter, split one's sides
    related: grin, smile
    near: bawl, blubber, cry, sob, weep, howl, squall, wail, yowl, bleat, pule, whimper, whine, sniffle, snivel, groan, moan, sigh

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Giggle

The most common words with a similar meaning to Giggle:

Slang: yuk
boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, jape, jest, joke, josh, laugh, nifty, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, witticism, belly laugh, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter, break up, crack up, roar, scream, split one's sides

Related Words for Giggle

funning, joking, wisecracking, knee-slapper, panic, riot, thigh-slapper, antic, buffoonery, caper, leg-pull, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, trick, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, mockery, parody, put-on, riff, banter, kidding, persiflage, raillery, repartee, drollness, facetiousness

Near Antonyms of Giggle

cry, groan, moan, sob, wail, face, frown, grimace, lower, mouth, pout, scowl, bawl, blubber, weep, howl, squall, yowl, bleat, pule, whimper, whine, sniffle, snivel, sigh

Word Forms of Giggle

Inflections: giggled, giggling

Derived words: giggler (noun), gigglingly (adverb), giggly (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Giggle

imitative

First known use: 1509i

Frequently Asked Questions about Giggle

What does "Giggle" mean?

"Giggle" means to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Giggle"?

Other words for "Giggle" include boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, jape and jest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Giggle" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Giggle"?

There are 82 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Giggle". Common alternatives include boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, jape, jest, joke and josh.

How do you use "Giggle" in a sentence?

Examples of "Giggle" in a sentence: "poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before"; "couldn't help but giggle at his remark"; "some audience members thought that they were being clever by giggling during the serious scenes".

Is "Giggle" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Giggle" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Giggle"?

"Giggle" is pronounced /ˈgi-gəl/ and divided into syllables as gig·gle.

What is the origin of the word "Giggle"?

"Giggle" comes from imitative. First known use: 1509i.

What is another word for "Giggle" meaning "something said or done to cause laughter"?

When "Giggle" (noun) means something said or done to cause laughter, synonyms include boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny and gag.