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Meaning of snickers
A snicker is a half-stifled or partly suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or scorn.
Etymology of snickers
The word "snicker" originated in the mid-17th century, likely imitative of the sound of a stifled or suppressed laugh.
Historically, the term has been used to describe a laugh that is not fully expressed, often due to a desire to avoid offending others or to conceal one's amusement.
Synonyms
giggles
chuckles
guffaws
snorts
cackles
laughs
sneers
smirks
jeers
teases
ridicules
mocks
scoffs
taunts
jibes
jests
jokes
quips
wisecracks
witticisms
irony
sarcasm
ridicule
mockery
derision
scorn
contempt
disdain
sneering
taunting
jeering
teasing
poking fun
making fun
ridiculing
mocking
jesting
joshing
kidding
bantering
Definitions
- A snicker is a stifled or suppressed laugh, typically expressing amusement or scorn.
- It can also refer to a slight, often scornful, smile.
Usage Examples
- The audience couldn't help but snicker at the comedian's witty jokes.
- She tried to stifle a snicker when her friend made a funny face.
- The teacher glared at the students, who were snickering in the back of the classroom.
Antonyms
silence
seriousness
solemnity
gravity
gloom
glumness
sullenness
somberness
mournfulness
sadness
sorrow
regret
remorse
apology
respect
admiration
awe
reverence
veneration
adoration
worship
deference
obedience