giggles

gig-gles · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of giggle; light, silly, or nervous laughs.

  2. 2.

    (the giggles) A state of uncontrollable light laughter.

  3. 3.

    (as verb) Third person singular present tense of giggle.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    the giggles — an attack of uncontrollable laughter
  • •
    have the giggles — to be unable to stop giggling
  • •
    nervous giggles — laughter caused by anxiety rather than amusement

Related words

See also: chuckles, giggle, giggling, laughter
Synonyms: chuckles, snickers, titters

Etymology

From imitative giggle + English plural -s. The word mimics the sound of the laughter it describes.