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snicker

/snɪkər/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does snicker mean?

verb, noun

To laugh quietly or mockingly, often in a sneering or contemptuous manner. A short, low, snorting sound, like that of a dog.

Example

"She tried to stifle a snicker as she watched her friend trip on the sidewalk."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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