snicker

/ˈsnɪkə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · [snˈɪkɚ] /ˈsnɪkər/ (ame, ipa) · [snˈɪkɚ] /ˈsni-kər How to pronounce snicker (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈsnɪk.ər/ (bre, ipa) · [snˈɪkɚ] /ˈsnɪk.ɚ/ (ame, ipa)

snicker — verb

  • snickerpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • snickershe / she / it
  • snickeredpast simple
  • snickering-ing form

1. to give a quiet, partly hidden laugh because you find a person, mistake, or awkw

1.動詞不及物C1
釋義

to give a quiet, partly hidden laugh because you find a person, mistake, or awkward moment foolish or amusing in a mean way

例句

Paul snickered when Kabir sang the wrong words on stage.

snicker when someone makes an embarrassing mistake

Noor and Diego snickered behind the door at the principal's wig.

pattern: snicker at somebody or something

同義詞
  • giggle

    often lighter and more playful; snicker has a sharper, meaner edge

  • titter

    stresses a short, silly little laugh; snicker more clearly implies mockery

  • snigger

    very close in meaning; more common in British English spelling

文法句型

snicker at somebody/something

snicker behind somebody's back

用法筆記

Usually followed by at when you name the target of the laugh. It suggests quiet, childish mockery rather than open, friendly laughter.

常見錯誤

❌The audience snickered with the comedian all night.
✅The audience laughed with the comedian all night.
💡snicker usually means laughing at something or someone, not sharing friendly amusement.
❌She snickered loudly across the stadium.
✅She laughed loudly across the stadium.
💡snicker usually suggests a quieter, partly hidden laugh.

snicker — noun