titter

[ˈtɪtər]

titter Definition

• 1. to laugh in a quiet and nervous way because you are amused or embarrassed by something
• 2. a short, nervous laugh that shows you are amused or embarrassed

Using titter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "titter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The audience tittered nervously at the comedian's joke.

• Example

  She couldn't help but titter when she saw the silly hat he was wearing.

• Example

  There was a titter of laughter from the crowd.

• Example

  She gave a little titter of amusement.

titter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for titter

• snicker
• giggle
• chuckle

Phrases with titter

• titter at

  to laugh quietly and nervously at something that is amusing or embarrassing

  Example

  The girls tittered at the boys' antics.

• a nervous titter

  a short, quiet laugh that shows you are nervous or uncomfortable

  Example

  There was a nervous titter in the room as the speaker stumbled over his words.

• a suppressed titter

  a quiet laugh that you try to stop from coming out

  Example

  She couldn't help a suppressed titter when she saw the look on his face.

Origins of titter

from Middle English 'titteren', meaning 'to giggle'

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Summary: titter in Brief

'Titter' [ˈtɪtər] is a verb and noun that describes a quiet, nervous laugh that expresses amusement or embarrassment. It can be used in phrases like 'titter at,' and 'a nervous titter.' Synonyms include 'giggle' and 'snicker.'