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Definition of giggle

giggle

/ˈɡɪɡ.əl/
gig · gle
Adverb:giggly
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Plural:giggles
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Adjective:giggly
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Past Simple:giggled
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Past Participle:giggled
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Present Participle:giggling
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giggle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A light, high-pitched, repeated laugh, often expressing amusement, nervousness, or silliness.

Example

"She let out a quiet giggle when she noticed her dog wearing the oversized hat."

2

British An amusing, lighthearted, or enjoyable experience or person.

Example

"We only entered the talent show for a giggle, never expecting to win first prize."

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• verb

1

To laugh lightly and repeatedly in a high-pitched or silly manner, often from amusement, nervousness, or embarrassment.

Example

"The children began to giggle uncontrollably at the magician's clumsy antics."

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• Rhymes for giggle

• Nearby Words

gigantically
gigantism
gigawatt
giggle
giggler
giggly
gigolo

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, likely of imitative origin mimicking the sound of light, repeated laughter, with similar forms found in Dutch (giechelen) and German (gickeln).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Giggle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/giggle
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