Titter ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Titter ( verb )

1. To laugh lightly, usually in an embarrassed or uncomfortable way.
2. To make a light, half-suppressed sound, especially as a sign of embarrassment or nervousness.

Origin:

Of imitative origin, from the sound of a light, half-suppressed laugh.

Examples:

1. The audience tittered nervously when the comedian told a risque joke.
2. She tittered when she saw her friend's new haircut.
3. He tittered when the teacher called on him unexpectedly.
4. The crowd tittered at his attempt at a joke.
5. The girl tittered as she tried to hide her blushing face.

(As a noun)

Titter ( noun )

1. To laugh lightly, usually in an embarrassed or uncomfortable way.
2. To make a light, half-suppressed sound, especially as a sign of embarrassment or nervousness.

Origin:

Of imitative origin, from the sound of a light, half-suppressed laugh.

Examples:

1. The audience tittered nervously when the comedian told a risque joke.
2. She tittered when she saw her friend's new haircut.
3. He tittered when the teacher called on him unexpectedly.
4. The crowd tittered at his attempt at a joke.
5. The girl tittered as she tried to hide her blushing face.