First Known Use: 1509
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1giggle
verb gig·gle \ˈgi-gəl\
: to laugh in a nervous or childlike way
gig·gledgig·gling \-g(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of GIGGLE
intransitive verb
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
transitive verb
: to utter with a giggle
— gig·gler \-g(ə-)lər\ noun
— gig·gling·ly \-g(ə-)liŋ-lē\ adverb
— gig·gly \-g(ə-)lē\ adjective
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Origin of GIGGLE
imitative
Related to GIGGLE
2giggle
noun
Definition of GIGGLE
1
: the act of giggling
2
chiefly British : a source of amusement
First Known Use of GIGGLE
circa 1677
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GIGGLY Defined for Kids
1giggle
verb gig·gle \ˈgi-gəl\
gig·gledgig·gling
Definition of GIGGLE for Kids
: to laugh with repeated short high childlike sounds
2giggle
noun
Definition of GIGGLE for Kids
: a light silly laugh
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