giggle

• Sustantivo que designa una risa ligera, tonta o nerviosa, a menudo caracterizada por breves estallidos repetidos.

A noun referring to a light, silly, or nervous laugh, often characterized by repeated short bursts of laughter.

1. Light laughA2informal

   A light, silly, or nervous laugh, often in a high pitch.

   risita

   • She let out a nervous giggle during the interview.
   • The children's giggles filled the classroom.
   • He couldn't suppress a giggle at the joke.

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2. B1informal

   An instance of lighthearted fun or amusement.

   diversión ligera

   • We had a good giggle watching the comedy show.
   • The whole situation was just a giggle to them.
   • She had a giggle with her friends over old photos.

   Sinónimosamusementfunhootkicklarklaughriotscream

• Verbo que describe una risa ligera, tonta o nerviosa, a menudo en pequeños estallidos o sonidos entrecortados.

A verb used to describe the act of laughing in a light, silly, or nervous way, often in short bursts.

1. Laugh lightlyA2informal

   To laugh in a light, silly, or nervous way, often in short bursts.

   reírse tontamente

   • The children giggled at the clown's funny hat.
   • She couldn't stop giggling during the movie.
   • He giggled nervously when asked about his secret.

   Sinónimoschuckleguffawlaughsnickertitter

   Antónimoscrysobwailweep

2. Express amusementA2informal

   To laugh in a restrained or playful manner, often indicating amusement or embarrassment.

   reírse entre dientes

   • They giggled together at the inside joke.
   • She giggled when he complimented her.
   • The audience giggled at the comedian's witty remark.

   Sinónimoschortlechucklelaugh softlysnickertitter

   Antónimoscrysobweep