as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a snicker of derision when we heard their offer on the house
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1
as in to laugh
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
he snickered at the puzzled look on her face
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2
as in to giggle
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
only hard-core fans of teen comedies will snicker at this lame attempt
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Recent Examples of snicker
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Some spectators snickered at the script’s clunky lines.
—Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Noun
Sugar might have caught its share of snickers when its big plot twist was revealed, but Colin Farrell is a huge movie star who carried that show, and that should be enough to give him the edge.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 July 2024
The outdoor effigy has been eliciting snickers, sneers — and the ire of politicians, who have called it a stunt.
—Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
Her poverty has been found out, and everyone is snickering.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 2 Sep. 2024
Some spectators snickered at the script’s clunky lines.
—Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snicker
Verb
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Mothers run after their children; one of them is developmentally disabled, but in a rural Chinese village circa 1991 he is treated as a laughing stock.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
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Here's another picture of Meester admiring a beaming Brody at the premiere of FX's Fleishman Is in Trouble. 07 of 10 XOXO, Leighton and Adam A couple that laughs together stays together!—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Hannah Berner is unstoppable and giggling through life, hosting several podcasts, touring the U.S. with her comedy show, and appearing on TV shows like The Bachelor.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Children walked from school to their homes, coming out moments later giggling and ready to play in the streets.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Because of that, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy feels like meeting with old friends: warm, cozy, and filled with hysterical laughter.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ford decided to mouth his last name at the end, a decision that caused observers to break out in laughter.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Then, Bad Bunny enters the lounge, smiling from ear-to-ear.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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Read Next Missouri Shelter dog still ‘smiling’ despite months between shelters.—
Simone Jasper,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2025
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Or a former neighbor walks with his friend up and down the corridor while chatting and chuckling.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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One of the Fox Sports broadcast announcers chuckled.—
Thomas Lake,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Snicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snicker. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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