giggled; giggling
ˈgi-g(ə-)liŋ 
: to laugh with repeated short catches of the breath
: to utter with a giggle
Examples of giggle in a Sentence
Verb
She giggled like a little kid.
We were all joking and giggling nervously as we waited for the ceremony to begin.
Noun
poking fun at the royal family is nothing new, but this movie comedy has a few giggles you haven't heard before
couldn't help but giggle at his remark
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Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The quarterback has a self-effacing sense of humor and a goofy giggle that rang out several times in his postgame news conference.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
If the initial response to the State Farm spot has been positive, there are inherent risks associated with using giggles as a delivery vehicle for your brand messaging.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.
—Marissa G. Muller, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The quarterback has a self-effacing sense of humor and a goofy giggle that rang out several times in his postgame news conference.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
So many giggles, even before Nakia lit up.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
If the initial response to the State Farm spot has been positive, there are inherent risks associated with using giggles as a delivery vehicle for your brand messaging.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for giggle
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“Giggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/giggle. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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