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Vocabulary Entry
snigger
|verb • noun
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verb
To laugh softly in a way that shows disrespect or mockery.
Example Sentences
"The students sniggered when the teacher made a mistake."
"She couldn't help but snigger at the joke he made."
"They sniggered behind his back, thinking he couldn't hear them."
N
noun
A sly or half-suppressed laugh, often at someone's expense.
Example Sentences
"His snigger was unmistakable as he watched the prank unfold."
"The snigger from the audience made her feel self-conscious."
"A snigger erupted when the clown fell off the unicycle."