B1verbemotions
US/ˈɡɪɡ.əl/
UK/ˈɡɪɡ.əl/
to laugh in a quiet, silly way, often because you are nervous or amused
In context
The girls in the back row couldn't stop giggling during the lesson.
She giggled nervously when he asked for her number.
The baby giggles every time the dog licks his face.
Words that go with giggle
verb + adverb
- giggle nervouslyThe kids giggled nervously on stage.
- giggle uncontrollablyMy sister giggled uncontrollably at the joke.
verb + noun
- start gigglingWe started giggling in the middle of the exam.
verb + preposition
- giggle atThey giggled at his funny accent.
noun + preposition
- fit of the gigglesWe got a fit of the giggles in the middle of the exam.