snigger
Say it: SNIG-uh /ˈsnɪɡə/ · verb
What “snigger” means
To laugh secretly at someone in a mocking way.
More precisely: To laugh in a half-suppressed, often disrespectful or mocking way.
Example: “Two interns sniggered when the manager mispronounced 'GIF'.”
When to use it
Use it for laughter that feels sneaky or disrespectful, especially when someone is being mocked behind their back.
Similar words
snicker, smirk, titter
Quick check
A classmate stumbles over a word, and two pupils hide mocking laughs behind their hands. They…
snigger or sympathise?
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