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giggle

1 of 2verb
/ˈɡɪɡəl/
Forms:giggles,giggling,giggled,giggled
1

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

B2
  • The schoolgirls couldn't help but giggle when their teacher told a funny story.
  • She tried to hide her embarrassment but ended up giggling nervously.
  • The friends shared a secret joke, causing them to giggle uncontrollably.
  • During the awkward silence, the group began to giggle to break the tension.
  • The students giggled at the teacher’s accidental mispronunciation.
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