Meaning & use
snicker
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To laugh quietly in a sly or disrespectful way, often at someone else's expense.
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A snicker went through the classroom when the teacher tripped over the cord.
He tried not to snicker during the solemn ceremony.
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Mainly American English; the British equivalent is "snigger." It usually implies the laughter is mocking or sneaky rather than open.
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