giggle

• Nom désignant un rire léger, souvent nerveux, stupide ou enfantin, généralement caractérisé par une série de petits éclats brefs et répétés.

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.

   rire étouffé

   • 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.

   Synonymeschortlechucklesnickertitter

2. B1informal

   An instance of lighthearted fun or amusement.

   Amusement léger

   • 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.

   Synonymesamusementfunhootkicklarklaughriotscream

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire un rire léger, nerveux ou un peu sot, souvent par petits éclats. Peut aussi désigner un rire étouffé ou contenu.

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.

   Rire sottement ou nerveusement

   • 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.

   Synonymeschuckleguffawlaughsnickertitter

   Antonymescrysobwailweep

2. Express amusementA2informal

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

   Rire en gloussant

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

   Synonymeschortlechucklelaugh softlysnickertitter

   Antonymescrysobweep