GIGGLE Meaning and
Definition
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The term "giggle" is a noun and a verb that refers to a spontaneous, high-pitched, and usually light-hearted sound that is made by or associated with laughter. As a noun, a giggle is the actual sound or act of giggling. It is characterized by its short, repetitive nature and often conveys a sense of amusement or playfulness. Typically, a giggle is higher in pitch and softer in volume than a regular laugh, making it distinctive and easily recognizable.
As a verb, "giggle" describes the action of producing a giggle or engaging in a light-hearted form of laughter. When someone giggles, they emit a series of high-pitched and often breathy sounds that is often contagious and can elicit laughter in others.
The act of giggling is commonly associated with children, as it is often an expression of joy, excitement, or amusement in response to something funny or entertaining. However, adults can also giggle in certain situations, especially when a lighthearted or playful atmosphere is present.
Overall, "giggle" is a term that encompasses both the noun form, denoting the sound of laughter, and the verb form, describing the action of producing that sound. It is a distinctive and often contagious form of laughter that conveys a sense of amusement and lightheartedness.
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• A short tittering laugh.
• To laugh in a silly manner; to titter.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of GIGGLE
The word "giggle" is derived from the Middle English verb "giglen", which meant "to laugh with repeated short, spasmodic sounds". This word came from the Old High German "gīgala" and the Middle High German "gegelen", both of which also meant "to laugh". The origin of the German words is uncertain, but they are believed to be imitative of the sound of laughter.
Idioms with the word GIGGLE
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giggle at sm or sth
The idiomatic expression "giggle at someone or something" refers to the act of laughing or chuckling softly in a lighthearted or amused manner in response to someone or something. It suggests finding amusement or humor in a person's actions, words, or a particular situation.
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giggle at someone or something
The idiom "giggle at someone or something" means to laugh quietly or uncontrollably at someone or something, often due to finding it amusing, comical, or ridiculous. It implies a light-hearted or teasing form of amusement.
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giggle goo
Similar spelling words for GIGGLE
- gargle,
- Gisele,
- guggle,
- gigolo,
- Giselle,
- juggle,
- Giggled,
- wiggle,
- gaggle,
- gurgle,
- giglio,
- gicl�e,
- goggle,
- giggles.
Conjugate verb Giggle
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
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you
would have giggled
he/she/it
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would have giggled
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would have giggled
I
would have giggle
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would have giggle
we
would have giggle
they
would have giggle
CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
I
would have been giggling
you
would have been giggling
he/she/it
would have been giggling
we
would have been giggling
they
would have been giggling
CONDITIONAL PRESENT
I
would giggle
you
would giggle
he/she/it
would giggle
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would giggle
they
would giggle
CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
I
would be giggling
you
would be giggling
he/she/it
would be giggling
we
would be giggling
they
would be giggling
FUTURE
I
will giggle
you
will giggle
he/she/it
will giggle
we
will giggle
they
will giggle
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be giggling
you
will be giggling
he/she/it
will be giggling
we
will be giggling
they
will be giggling
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have giggled
you
will have giggled
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will have giggled
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will have giggled
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will have giggled
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been giggling
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will have been giggling
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will have been giggling
IMPERATIVE
you
giggle
we
let´s giggle
to giggle
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was giggling
you
were giggling
he/she/it
was giggling
we
were giggling
they
were giggling
PAST PARTICIPLE
giggled
PAST PERFECT
I
had giggled
you
had giggled
he/she/it
had giggled
we
had giggled
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had giggled
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been giggling
you
had been giggling
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had been giggling
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had been giggling
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had been giggling
PRESENT
I
giggle
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he/she/it
giggles
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giggle
they
giggle
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am giggling
you
are giggling
he/she/it
is giggling
we
are giggling
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are giggling
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
giggling
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have giggled
you
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he/she/it
has giggled
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have giggled
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have giggled
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been giggling
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has been giggling
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have been giggling
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
he/she/it
giggle
SIMPLE PAST
I
giggled
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giggled
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giggled
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