snigger

[ snig-er ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. snicker.

snigger

/ ˈsnɪkə; ˈsnɪɡə /

noun

1. a sly or disrespectful laugh, esp one partly stifled

verb

1. to utter such a laugh

Other Words From

• snigger·er noun
• snigger·ing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of snigger¹

C18: variant of snicker

Example Sentences

No sniggering jokes now about princely flings and sulky princesses and body doubles.

From Los Angeles Times

She sniggers at her boyfriend who teases her as she lines up her shot at a snooker hall in Qinhuangdao, just a few hours' drive from Beijing.

From BBC

Mr Derry told the inquest in response: "I don't believe that to be correct. The body language and the snigger, I don't recognise that".

From BBC

Yes, there could be the odd snigger at the quality of some of the opposition, but then there are no freebies in international football.

From BBC

But it’s not the ’90s until two of the most idiotic teenagers return, sniggering along the way.

From Seattle Times