ti
tter
Third Person
titters
Present Participle
tittering
Past Tense
tittered
Past Participle
tittered
1
to laugh quietly in a restrained or nervous manner, often with short, high-pitched sounds
- She couldn't help but titter nervously during the awkward silence.
- The audience began to titter at the comedian's clever but risqué joke.
- The awkward moment caused the group to titter in discomfort.
- Despite the serious topic, a few attendees couldn't help but titter at the speaker's quirky mannerisms.
- The shy teenager tittered when complimented on their hidden talent.
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