/ˈsnɪɡə/(SNIG-ər)

Definitions

1. verb

to laugh or smile slightly, often in a sneering or contemptuous way

“The crowd sniggered at the comedian’s awkward joke.”

2. noun

a stifled or half-suppressed laugh

“The snigger in the back of the room was distracting the speaker.”

3. noun

a person who laughs or smiles in a sneering or contemptuous way

“The snigger in the corner of the room was making everyone uncomfortable.”