What is another word for titters?

Pronunciation: [tˈɪtəz] (IPA)

Titters are a type of subdued laughter, often occurring in response to a subtle or mildly humorous remark. Other synonyms for titters include giggles, chuckles, snickers, and snorts. Giggles are higher-pitched and more animated versions of titters. Chuckles are slightly deeper and more expressive. Snickers, on the other hand, are more suppressed forms of laughter, often characterized by a slight snort or a noise from the nose. Snorts are brief, explosive bursts of laughter that can occur in response to particularly amusing or unexpected situations. Regardless of the characterization, all of these synonyms reflect the amusing and jovial atmosphere of a light-hearted moment.

What are the hypernyms for Titters?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Titters

Before she was quite dressed, her belt not yet adjusted, in fact, the bell rang in three titters and a prolonged grill.
"Star-Dust A Story of an American Girl"
Fannie Hurst
I noticed, when I once suggested at a dinner-table the cultivation of the tin whistle, amusement among the men, and titters among the women.
"An Ocean Tramp"
William McFee
Here E. E. broke into one of her aggravating titters; but when I gave her a look she choked off, and says she: "It means low necks and short sleeves."
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens

Related words: giggle, russian titter, titter snicker, giggles, tittering, tittering laughter, titter laugh, giggle laugh

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