26984 words

snickers

3 definitions • 5 examples
1
to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:

Examples:

What are you snickering at/about?
People were staring and snickering.
2
the act of laughing at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:

Examples:

His clothes prompted snickers and taunts from neighborhood boys.
3
to laugh quietly at someone or something that you think is silly or slightly ridiculous:

Examples:

The audience of sportswriters tried to keep from snickering, but failed miserably.

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