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The giggling children tried to hide behind the curtain.
What does Giggling mean?
Giggling means laughing lightly or sillily.
Dictionary definition
Laughing in a light, silly, or quiet way.
Example sentences
Giggling in a sentence
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She was giggling at the playful kitten.
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Giggling describes light laughter that is happening now or a silly laughing sound.
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What does giggling mean?
Giggling means giggling means laughing lightly or sillily.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses giggling correctly?
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Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to giggling?
laughing is the closest match based on the meaning of giggling.
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WordGiggling.
Partverb, noun, adjective.
MeaningGiggling means laughing lightly or sillily.
ExampleExample: The giggling children tried to hide behind the curtain.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- gig · ling
- Strongest beat
- gig
- Ending
- ling
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on gig.
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Synonyms
Words like Giggling
laughingMaking sounds of amusement.
chucklingLaughing quietly.
snickeringLaughing quietly or sillily.
Antonyms
Opposite words
frowningShowing unhappiness or seriousness.
cryingMaking sounds of sadness.
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Hint for students
Giggling means laughing lightly or sillily.
Common mix-up
Giggling is not the same as frowning. Giggling means giggling means laughing lightly or sillily.
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Read this model sentence: She was giggling at the playful kitten. Clue words: playful, kitten. Underline clue words that show why giggling fits instead of frowning. Now write one new sentence that shows giggling without using the word giggling. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show giggling?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "She was giggling at the playful kitten." Why does giggling fit better than frowning?
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