titter
Americanverb (used without object)
noun
verb
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(intr) to snigger, esp derisively or in a suppressed way
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(tr) to express by tittering
noun
Other Word Forms
- titterer noun
- tittering adjective
- titteringly adverb
- untittering adjective
Etymology
Origin of titter
1610–20; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse tittra to quiver, Swedish (dial.) tittra to giggle
Example Sentences
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As Hedda’s actions grow more extreme, the audience could be heard tittering.
From Los Angeles Times
His teacher and the tour guide hadn’t noticed, but there was a ring of titters and pitying glances from his classmates.
From Literature
The upper keys were pressed to combine different types of laughter, from titters to belly laughs, and the foot pedals controlled the timing and duration of the laughter.
There’s not much more to say without giving it all away, so prepare to titter, gasp, scream and cheer for this juicy slice of indulgent women’s entertainment.
From Los Angeles Times
Lady Constance sipped her coffee and tittered politely, although she showed no other sign of having been listening; in fact she seemed half asleep.
From Literature
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