giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
Examples of giggle in a Sentence
Verb
She giggled like a little kid.
We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
Noun
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Naturally, the family shrieked in excitement and quickly descended into a fit of giggles and tears.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The plot is easy to follow, there are plenty of moments to make younger viewers giggle, and older kids and adults will appreciate the quick-witted humor thrown in by the adults.
—Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
The internet's heart instantly melted at the sound of a baby giggling while the family dog carefully played with her.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Bong was quickly made into a GIF after turning around during Han’s remarks, staring at his new Oscar and bursting into giggles.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Naturally, the family shrieked in excitement and quickly descended into a fit of giggles and tears.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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