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snick·er (sn

intr.v. snick·ered, snick·er·ing, snick·ers

To utter a partly stifled laugh: "I have seen the eternal Footman hold my coat, and snicker" (T.S. Eliot).

A snide, slightly stifled laugh.

[Perhaps imitative.]

snicker·ing·ly adv.

snicker [ˈsnɪkə]

n & vb

another word, esp US and Canadian, for snigger

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) (of a horse) to whinny

[probably of imitative origin]

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Noun	1.	snicker - a disrespectful laugh snigger, snort laugh, laughter - the sound of laughing
Verb	1.	snicker - laugh quietly snigger express joy, express mirth, laugh - produce laughter

snicker

verb

snigger, laugh, giggle, smirk, titter We all snickered at her.

noun

snigger, laugh, giggle, titter a chorus of jeers and snickers

Translations

snicker [ˈsnɪkəʳ] (Am)

1. vi → ridacchiare

2. n → risatina

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