How Do You Spell GIGGLE?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈɪɡə͡l] (IPA)

The word "giggle" is spelled with two "g"s and two "L"s. The first "g" and first "L" in the word are pronounced as a hard "g" and hard "L" sounds respectively. The second "g" and second "L" in the word are pronounced more softly or weakly. The phonetic transcription of "giggle" is /ˈɡɪɡəl/. This word is often used to describe a light, high-pitched laugh or chuckle.

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GIGGLE Meaning and Definition

  1. The term "giggle" is a noun and a verb that refers to a spontaneous, high-pitched, and usually light-hearted sound that is made by or associated with laughter. As a noun, a giggle is the actual sound or act of giggling. It is characterized by its short, repetitive nature and often conveys a sense of amusement or playfulness. Typically, a giggle is higher in pitch and softer in volume than a regular laugh, making it distinctive and easily recognizable.

    As a verb, "giggle" describes the action of producing a giggle or engaging in a light-hearted form of laughter. When someone giggles, they emit a series of high-pitched and often breathy sounds that is often contagious and can elicit laughter in others.

    The act of giggling is commonly associated with children, as it is often an expression of joy, excitement, or amusement in response to something funny or entertaining. However, adults can also giggle in certain situations, especially when a lighthearted or playful atmosphere is present.

    Overall, "giggle" is a term that encompasses both the noun form, denoting the sound of laughter, and the verb form, describing the action of producing that sound. It is a distinctive and often contagious form of laughter that conveys a sense of amusement and lightheartedness.

  2. • A short tittering laugh.
    • To laugh in a silly manner; to titter.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of GIGGLE

The word "giggle" is derived from the Middle English verb "giglen", which meant "to laugh with repeated short, spasmodic sounds". This word came from the Old High German "gīgala" and the Middle High German "gegelen", both of which also meant "to laugh". The origin of the German words is uncertain, but they are believed to be imitative of the sound of laughter.

Idioms with the word GIGGLE

  • giggle at sm or sth The idiomatic expression "giggle at someone or something" refers to the act of laughing or chuckling softly in a lighthearted or amused manner in response to someone or something. It suggests finding amusement or humor in a person's actions, words, or a particular situation.
  • giggle at someone or something The idiom "giggle at someone or something" means to laugh quietly or uncontrollably at someone or something, often due to finding it amusing, comical, or ridiculous. It implies a light-hearted or teasing form of amusement.
  • giggle goo

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Conjugate verb Giggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have giggled
you would have giggled
he/she/it would have giggled
we would have giggled
they would have giggled
I would have giggle
you would have giggle
he/she/it would have giggle
we would have giggle
they would have giggle

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been giggling
you would have been giggling
he/she/it would have been giggling
we would have been giggling
they would have been giggling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would giggle
you would giggle
he/she/it would giggle
we would giggle
they would giggle

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be giggling
you would be giggling
he/she/it would be giggling
we would be giggling
they would be giggling

FUTURE

I will giggle
you will giggle
he/she/it will giggle
we will giggle
they will giggle

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be giggling
you will be giggling
he/she/it will be giggling
we will be giggling
they will be giggling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have giggled
you will have giggled
he/she/it will have giggled
we will have giggled
they will have giggled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been giggling
you will have been giggling
he/she/it will have been giggling
we will have been giggling
they will have been giggling

IMPERATIVE

you giggle
we let´s giggle

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to giggle

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was giggling
you were giggling
he/she/it was giggling
we were giggling
they were giggling

PAST PARTICIPLE

giggled

PAST PERFECT

I had giggled
you had giggled
he/she/it had giggled
we had giggled
they had giggled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been giggling
you had been giggling
he/she/it had been giggling
we had been giggling
they had been giggling

PRESENT

I giggle
you giggle
he/she/it giggles
we giggle
they giggle

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am giggling
you are giggling
he/she/it is giggling
we are giggling
they are giggling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

giggling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have giggled
you have giggled
he/she/it has giggled
we have giggled
they have giggled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been giggling
you have been giggling
he/she/it has been giggling
we have been giggling
they have been giggling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it giggle

SIMPLE PAST

I giggled
you giggled
he/she/it giggled
we giggled
they giggled

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