Titter
['tɪtə] or ['tɪtɚ]
Definition
(v. t.) To laugh with the tongue striking against the root of the upper teeth; to laugh with restraint, or without much noise; to giggle.
(n.) A restrained laugh.
(v. i.) To seesaw. See Teeter.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
v. n. [1]. Laugh (under restraint), snicker, GIGGLE.[3]. Teeter, see-saw.
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Definition
v.i. to giggle snicker or laugh with the tongue striking the teeth: to laugh restrainedly.—n. a restrained laugh.—ns. Titterā′tion a fit of giggling; Titt′erer one who titters.
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Examples
- She is a pretty, silly girl: but are you apprehensive that her titter will discomfit the old lady? Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- As she returned to her work she heard a titter pass down the tables. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
- Everybody tittered, and I was told that Mr. Conkling was displeased. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- Amy and Louisa Eshton tittered under their breath, and looked a little frightened. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
- The girls tittered, and this increased his embarrassment until he couldn't say a word. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- He-he-he,' tittered Mr. Magnus, affecting cheerfulness, and gasping with agitation. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- All stared and some tittered. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I rayther thought that, too, sir,' replied Sam; and at this the spectators tittered again. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- There was some expostulation, some tittering. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
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