Definitions
/ˈsnɪɡ.ər/
Oxford: Laugh in a half-suppressed, typically scornful way.
Cambridge: to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way
Translations
Polish: chichotać, podśmiewać się
Spanish: reírse
German: kichern
Russian: посмеиваться, хихикать
Examples
What are you two sniggering at/about?
People at work were sure to snigger at him behind his back.
Usage in books
‘I had a dream about a motorbike,’ said Harry, remembering suddenly. ‘It was flying.’
Uncle Vernon nearly crashed into the car in front. He turned right around in his seat and yelled at Harry, his face like a gigantic beetroot with a moustache, ‘MOTORBIKES DON’T FLY!’
Dudley and Piers sniggered.
‘I know they don’t,’ said Harry. ‘It was only a dream.’
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Exercises
Please answer in the comments:
1. When do people snigger?
2. Have you ever sniggered at someone?
