What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
overlaugh
Example
She overlaughed at his joke, even though it wasn't that funny. [overlaugh: verb]
Example
His overlaughing during the movie was distracting to other viewers. [overlaughing: gerund or present participle]
snicker
Example
The students snickered when the teacher mispronounced a word. [snicker: verb]
Example
He couldn't help but snicker at his friend's silly mistake. [snickering: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Snicker is more commonly used than overlaugh in everyday language. Snicker is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while overlaugh is less common and may be considered outdated.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between overlaugh and snicker?
While overlaugh is typically associated with an informal tone, snicker can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
