titter
Say it: TIT-uh /ˈtɪtə/ · verb
What “titter” means
To give a small laugh you try to hold back.
More precisely: To give a short, nervous or suppressed laugh.
Example: “The class tittered when the professor's slides revealed his holiday photos.”
When to use it
Use it for brief, restrained laughter, especially when people feel nervous, embarrassed or unsure whether laughing is allowed.
Similar words
giggle, snicker, snigger
Quick check
During a solemn assembly, a teacher's chair squeaks and you release a tiny nervous laugh. You…
guffaw or titter?
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titter
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