Category:Snicker

Snick"er, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snickered; p. pr. & vb. n. Snickering.] Etym: [cf. D. snikken to sob, to sigh.] [written also snigger.]

1. To laugh slyly; to laugh in one's sleeve.

2. To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to Suppress loud laughter.

Snicker Snick"er, n.

Defn: a half suppressed, broken laugh. [written also snigger.]