English Explanatory Dictionary

snigger

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A partly suppressed or broken laugh.
  2. A sly or snide laugh.
verb
  1. To emit a snigger.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnɪɡɚ/ /ˈsnɪɡə(ɹ)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-AcpoKrane-snigger.wav

Word forms

snigger sniggers snicker sniggering sniggered

Etymology

British variant pronunciation and spelling of snicker.

Derived words

sniggerer sniggeringly sniggersome sniggery
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