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snick·er
 snicker
- pronunciation:
- snI
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
snickered, snickering, snickers |
| definition: |
to laugh in a sly, partly suppressed way.
The kids snickered when they saw two of their teachers holding hands at the restaurant. |
| related words: |
giggle, jeer, laugh, sneer |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to utter with a sly, suppressed laugh.
- similar words:
- chortle
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| related words: |
sneer |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act or an instance of snickering.
- similar words:
- chortle
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| related words: |
giggle, jeer, laugh |
| derivation: |
snickeringly (adv.) |
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