What is another word for giggles?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪɡə͡lz] (IPA)

Giggles are a contagious expression of amusement that comes from the mouth. There are many synonyms for giggles that can be used to describe this expression of joy. Some common synonyms for giggles are chortles, chuckles, snickers, and cackles. Chortles usually refer to a hearty, deep, and sustained kind of laughter. Chuckles are soft, quiet, and subtle laughter sounds, often expressed through a slight smile. Snickers refer to quiet and brief laughter that happens almost subconsciously. Cackles are high-pitched, loud, and raucous laughter sounds. Whatever word you choose, giggles are one of life's simplest joys that can brighten up anyone's day.

What are the hypernyms for Giggles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Giggles

There was a chorus of giggles from the girls, in which Jerry did not join.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Inside, however, we were all giggles and laughter.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford
They passed through a tunnel, and there were little shrieks and giggles.
"In Wild Rose Time"
Amanda M. Douglas

Famous quotes with Giggles

  • I don't take me seriously. If we get some giggles, I don't mind.
    Paul McCartney
  • Since she got a cause and stopped being funny. I think she's real funny, but lately it's all been hearts and flowers and tears and saving teenagers and creating a role model. And that ain't funny. No giggles there.
    Andy Richter
  • I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins.
    Shel Silverstein
  • I remember nearly having a fit of the giggles during the reading because dear Daniel was SO respectful and serious and I was finding the whole situation funny because I was speaking to his profile.
    Madeleine Stowe
  • Life is like a roller coaster- it has its ups and downs but in the end you have smiles and giggles because you know...you did it.
    Julia Serrano

Related words: giggling, LOL, LOLing, LOLing GIF, LOLing cat, giggling GIF, lolcat, ROFL

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