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to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
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Recent Examples of giggling
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
In a matter of minutes the best of friends go from being giggling buddies to making bitchy remarks, then hurtful revelations, all with little motivation or sense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the two days that THR spent on set last summer, the young cast could regularly be heard giggling in between takes.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rohan chatted with the women while the children darted around, sneaking looks at us and giggling.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
His portrayal of academic life will leave real professors wincing, if not giggling … Despite the obvious research that Martel put into his novel, there are too many gaffes about Homer and Greek epic to persuade any expert.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
Shadows and strange sounds can set imaginations whirring—from the guttural roar of a hunting lion to the giggling calls of a feasting hyena pack.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
In a matter of minutes the best of friends go from being giggling buddies to making bitchy remarks, then hurtful revelations, all with little motivation or sense.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
A couple giggling teens popped on and off that scale recently, pleased, apparently, by the reading.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
On the two days that THR spent on set last summer, the young cast could regularly be heard giggling in between takes.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Rohan chatted with the women while the children darted around, sneaking looks at us and giggling.
—Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
His portrayal of academic life will leave real professors wincing, if not giggling … Despite the obvious research that Martel put into his novel, there are too many gaffes about Homer and Greek epic to persuade any expert.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Around them, a dozen children sunk into their parents’ laps — giggling, wriggling and delighted by the story.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Released in July 1996, the giggling red toy went viral during the 1996 Christmas season, sparking frenzied shopping scenes at stores across the country.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for giggling
Adjective
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As Thomas’ parents, Katina Smith and Bobby Thomas, unveiled their son’s smiling statue in the Broncos’ Ring of Fame Plaza last Sunday, as scores of his former teammates looked on in sadness and joy, Miller was 800 miles away in Dallas, gearing up for a game against the Cowboys.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Members of both chambers seemed to enjoy his 20-minute address, listening intently and laughing at the monarch’s jokes and giving him standing ovations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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Lucy Liu is spotted laughing on the set of Superfakes in Madison Square Park in New York City on April 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Obama’s staff would look less amused a few weeks later, as their boss hosted President-elect Trump at the White House.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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The kids on This Is a Gardening Show appear to be very amused by you.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Flying cows, fiddle-playing cats, and chuckling retrievers inhabit the space between ornate columns.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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To be fair, Dylan is also engaging in some territorial behaviors, like chuckling about Greg’s affinity for nuts and lightly putting a hand on his arm, so keep an eye on that space.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Through gleeful anarchy, a variety of filters, and a kinetic score, the two Maries spoil themselves with sweets, outwit suitors, and desecrate the rituals of fine dining in a glorious climax of rebellion.—
Jennifer Noyes,
Air Mail,
25 Apr. 2026
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This relic of a production, however, doesn’t feel particularly dangerous, shocking or even gleeful.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Richter’s grand slam Tuesday against Tinley Park ended with plenty of screaming and high-fives at home plate.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Any passengers not knocked out during the chaos or sucked out into the sky are generally screaming and grabbing for oxygen masks while Captain Rich makes a futile announcement about the importance of not panicking.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Haim managed to put on a show that felt about 95% mirthful while still honoring the integrity of the new songs that dig emotionally deeper.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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There’s a mirthful sparkle to the crowd, guests and crew alike, especially apparent given our close quarters on the train.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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Knoxville and his merry band of delightfully sadistic goons are back for one possibly final rodeo.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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October welcomes the annual Amelia Island Jazz Festival, and December plays host to Dickens on Centre, which gives downtown Fernandina a merry Victorian makeover just before Christmas.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Giggling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giggling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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