snickering

Meanings

• Verb (to snickering), Noun (snickering)

  A quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle.

  - "He gave a sly snickering when the joke was told."
  - "The children exchanged snickers at the teacher's expense."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with snickering
tickling , hicking , sticking

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. snicker (en) : A quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle
   

2. snicker (en) : A small, noisy engine or machine
   

3. snicker (en) : A type of small, lightweight sailboat
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. snicker (en) : A quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle
   

2. snicker (en) : To make a quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle
   

3. snicker (en) : A small, noisy engine or machine
   

4. snicker (en) : A type of small, lightweight sailboat
   

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Variants

List of all variants of snickering that leads to same result
snicker , snickered , snickerer , snickerers , snickering , snickers , snickery

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Forms

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snickered, snickers, snickeringly

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'snickering' is believed to be from the Old English word 'snican,' meaning 'to hiss or sneer.' Over time, the meaning evolved to include a quiet, suppressed laugh or chuckle.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'snickering' first appeared in print in the English language in the late 16th century.

2. The sound of snickering is often used in cartoons and comics to represent a quiet, mischievous laugh.

3. In some parts of the world, snickering is considered a sign of disrespect or contempt, while in others it is seen as a friendly and playful response to humor.

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Related Concepts

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1. laughter: An emotional response to humor, often expressed through sounds like snickering.

2. chuckle: A quiet, gentle laugh, similar to snickering.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'snickering' is often used to depict a smirk, a sly or sarcastic laugh. For instance, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,' Tom and Huck engage in snickering when they witness a scene they find amusing. In music, the term 'snickering' is used in the title of the song 'Snickering' by the band 'The Dresden Dolls,' which uses the word as a metaphor for mockery and sarcasm.

How to Memorize "snickering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people quietly laughing or chuckling, their faces showing only a hint of amusement. Visualize the sound of snickering, which is softer and more subtle than a full laugh.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of snickering with a sly or sarcastic laugh, or a smirk. Think of a situation where someone might give a snicker, such as when they hear a joke that is only funny to them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'snickering' and the sound it makes. For example, 'Silly Nerds In Chortling Kangaroos Eat Radishes,' where 'SNICKER' stands for 'Silly Nerds In Chortling Kangaroos Eat Radishes.'

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