tit·ter

(tĭt′ər)

intr.v. tit·tered, tit·ter·ing, tit·ters

To laugh in a restrained, nervous way; giggle.

A nervous giggle.

[Probably imitative.]

tit′ter·er n.

tit′ter·ing·ly adv.

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Noun

titterer - a person who laughs nervously

giggler

laugher - a person who is laughing or who laughs easily

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