B2
chuckle vs giggle
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| chuckleverb/ˈtʃʌk.əl/ | Meaning to laugh quietly, often with your mouth closed | Goes with chuckle to yourself | Example He chuckled to himself while reading the message. |
| giggleverb/ˈɡɪɡ.əl/ | Meaning to laugh in a quiet, silly way, often because you are nervous or amused | Goes with giggle at | Example She giggled nervously when he asked for her number. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
We started in the middle of the exam.