snigger

• Существительное, обозначающее неуважительный, подавленный или насмешливый смех, часто выражающий презрение или издевку.

A noun referring to a disrespectful, suppressed, or mocking laugh, often expressing scorn or derision.

1. Disrespectful laughB2informal

   A quiet, often suppressed laugh that shows disrespect or mockery.

   Насмешливый смех

   • He let out a snigger when the teacher made a mistake.
   • The joke was met with a few sniggers from the back of the room.
   • She tried to hide her snigger behind her hand.

   Synonymschucklescoffsnickersnorttitter

• Глагол, означающий смеяться сдержанно, неуважительно или насмешливо, часто над чем-то неприличным или чьей-то неудачей.

A verb meaning to laugh in a suppressed, disrespectful, or sly way, often at something considered improper or at someone's misfortune.

1. Laugh quietlyB2informal

   To laugh in a quiet, suppressed, or disrespectful way, often at something considered improper or at someone's mistake.

   Хихикать

   • The students sniggered when the teacher mispronounced the word.
   • He sniggered at his friend's clumsy attempt to dance.
   • They sniggered behind their hands during the serious speech.

   Synonymschucklegigglesnickertitter

   Antonymscackleguffawhowllaughroar