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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sniggered

/snɪˈɡəːdəd/ verb · British & US
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What does sniggered mean?

verb

to laugh quietly and slightly uncontrolledly, often in a way that is considered impolite or unseemly.

Example

"The children sniggered at the silly joke the teacher told."

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