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titter
[ tit-er ]
verb (used without object)
- to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement.
Synonyms: , ,
noun
- a tittering laugh.
titter
/ ˈɪə /
verb
- intr to snigger, esp derisively or in a suppressed way
- tr to express by tittering
noun
- a suppressed laugh, chuckle, or snigger
Derived Forms
- ˈپٳٱԲ, adverb
- ˈپٳٱԲ, adjective
- ˈپٳٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- پt· noun
- پt·Բ· adverb
- ܲ·پt·Բ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of titter1
Word History and Origins
Origin of titter1
Example Sentences
"And there was understandably a lot of titters, laughter and giggles - but it's starting to feel like a tangible thing that could actually come to fruition."
Mere mention of this ragtag family from the wrong side of the road made all the nieces titter.
A three-star review from Empire said the film was "overly reliant" on the sweary letters "with most raising titters rather than laughs".
A recognizable screen star, Gambon went out not with a Broadway bang but with a sly Beckettian titter, committed as always to the work rather than his celebrity.
Spacey replied to titters from the gallery in the packed courtroom.
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