tittering
|tit-ter-ing|
B2
/ˈtɪtərɪŋ/
(titter)
quiet laughter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'titter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'titeren', where 'titeren' meant 'to laugh quietly'.
Historical Evolution
'titeren' transformed into the modern English word 'titter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to laugh quietly', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'titter'.
The audience was tittering at the comedian's jokes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45