as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a titter swept through the crowd at his verbal slip
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
even as students in the sex ed class continued to titter, the lecturer plowed ahead
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Recent Examples of titter
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
On opening night, there weren’t amused titters or ironic chuckles from the audience, but brayed barks and gut-bust laughs rolling out of the seats.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
Meyers acted his dang butt off in this sketch, and the audience paid him back with unsure and hesitating titters — not crickets, but not enthusiasm either.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
This sacred sitcom Ark of the Covenant — stuffed with guffaws and chuckles and titters — was used for decades.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
The question got titters from the audience, and not because finding the remainder in a division problem is so hilarious (the answer, BTW, is two, with 16 beads on each bracelet).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump rallies have over-the-top party energy; Trump nicknames draw titters from the crowd.
—Kate Cohen, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
His every appearance is met with titters of laughter, all amply deserved.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 June 2023
Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hedda’s actions grow more extreme, the audience could be heard tittering.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As each skated and waited for their scores to post, the crowd tittered with nervous unease.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s not much more to divulge without giving it all away, but prepare to titter, gasp, scream and cheer for this juicy slice of indulgent women’s entertainment.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2025
The band finds their footing in the song’s first minutes — tittering cymbals, a piano line, a knotty electric guitar, and chanted vocals in Spanish and French build like a symphony.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
At a California Transportation Commission meeting Oct. 16, Dara Wheeler, the acting chief data and artificial intelligence officer at Caltrans, summoned one of the robot dogs to stomp up to the dais as many in the crowd tittered and pulled out their phones for photos.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The crowd at last year’s glitzy Next on Netflix UK event tittered politely.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Hawkins, however, knows how to use her twee energy to her advantage, largely tittering and mumbling away.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Noun
But not one single titter, giggle or full blown gale of laughter erupted from my mouth tonight.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2026
On opening night, there weren’t amused titters or ironic chuckles from the audience, but brayed barks and gut-bust laughs rolling out of the seats.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 2 Feb. 2026
Meyers acted his dang butt off in this sketch, and the audience paid him back with unsure and hesitating titters — not crickets, but not enthusiasm either.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
This sacred sitcom Ark of the Covenant — stuffed with guffaws and chuckles and titters — was used for decades.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
The question got titters from the audience, and not because finding the remainder in a division problem is so hilarious (the answer, BTW, is two, with 16 beads on each bracelet).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Trump rallies have over-the-top party energy; Trump nicknames draw titters from the crowd.
—Kate Cohen, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
His every appearance is met with titters of laughter, all amply deserved.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 30 June 2023
Verb
But be ready to titter away at its unbelievable twists and turns.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
As Hedda’s actions grow more extreme, the audience could be heard tittering.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
As each skated and waited for their scores to post, the crowd tittered with nervous unease.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s not much more to divulge without giving it all away, but prepare to titter, gasp, scream and cheer for this juicy slice of indulgent women’s entertainment.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Dec. 2025
The band finds their footing in the song’s first minutes — tittering cymbals, a piano line, a knotty electric guitar, and chanted vocals in Spanish and French build like a symphony.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025
At a California Transportation Commission meeting Oct. 16, Dara Wheeler, the acting chief data and artificial intelligence officer at Caltrans, summoned one of the robot dogs to stomp up to the dais as many in the crowd tittered and pulled out their phones for photos.
—Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The crowd at last year’s glitzy Next on Netflix UK event tittered politely.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 July 2025
Hawkins, however, knows how to use her twee energy to her advantage, largely tittering and mumbling away.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for titter
Noun
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In a video from Reuters, Charles appeared to laugh off Stewart's comment and said something unintelligible before turning to shake hands with Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, who also got a chuckle out of the exchange.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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The two admit now – Adrianne with a chuckle and DeVaux through tears – that their sisterly relationship suffered for a while, as DeVaux tried to square peg her sister.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
Verb
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The two have grown close as a regular double-play duo, constantly joking and laughing together in the clubhouse and on the field.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Jackson laughs with Kirkwood over the chance meeting, calls in the other referees for a group picture.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Noun
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And as for the showstopping pelican, the frog erupts out of its beak right on cue, a moment that indeed inspires a round of laughter and childlike awe.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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As Margo’s laughter turns into anxious tears, Shyanne tenderly cradles her in her lap, staying fully present for her daughter in her moment of need.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Verb
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There’s a particularly tragic scene where Natalia, lured on holiday by Elsa, spots a small child innocently giggling at the table across from her at dinner.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Depending on what your child does, a Fingerling might blink, giggle, shake its head, snort or even burp.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Early never makes fun of Maddie, never lets the audience snicker at the screen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 May 2026
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bringing up the video stops Kyle in his tracks, and his reaction screams guilt.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
20 May 2026
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As the good Samaritans tried in vain to reach her, Gocaj could be heard screaming.—
New York Daily News,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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