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Definition of titter

titter

/ˈtɪt.ər/
tit · ter
Adverb:titteringly
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Plural:titters
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Adjective:tittering
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Past Simple:tittered
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Past Participle:tittered
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Present Participle:tittering
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titter Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short, half-suppressed laugh, often expressing nervousness, embarrassment, or mild derision.

Example

"A nervous titter rippled through the audience when the speaker lost his place in the notes."

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• verb

1

To give a short, half-suppressed laugh, typically out of nervousness, embarrassment, or polite amusement.

Example

"Several students began to titter at the back of the lecture hall during the awkward pause."

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• Rhymes for titter

• Nearby Words

titlist
titmouse
titted
titter
titty
titular
tityra

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 17th century, the word is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound of a quick, nervous laugh, and is likely related to Middle English 'titeren' (to totter or chatter).

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