snicker

/ˈsnɪkər/

Definitions

1. verb

to laugh or smile quietly, typically in amusement or contempt

“The audience snickered at the comedian’s joke.”

2. noun

a quiet laugh or a stifled laugh

“The snicker in the back of the room caught her attention.”

3. verb

to mock or to deride

“The critics snickered at the movie’s plot.”

Synonyms

  • chuckle
  • deride
  • giggle
  • scoff

Antonyms

  • admire
  • applaud
  • laugh