Antonyms for snicker
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : snik-er |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈsnɪk ər |
Definition of snicker
Origin :- 1690s, possibly of imitative origin, similar to Dutch snikken "to gasp, sob." Related: Snickered; snickering.
- verb laugh at
- I looked at Sol, on the seat next to me; I thought I had heard him snicker.
- Extract from : « The Day of the Boomer Dukes » by Frederik Pohl
- They snicker at my graftin', and I laugh in my sleeve, I guess, at their penetration.'
- Extract from : « The Wit and Humor of America, Volume VIII (of X) » by Various
- "You've made a mistake," he told old Mr. Crow with a snicker.
- Extract from : « The Tale of Ferdinand Frog » by Arthur Scott Bailey
- But his snicker was palpably an assumption of unconcern he did not possess.
- Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London
- The sound of a snicker behind him brought a scowl to Jack's face.
- Extract from : « The Huntress » by Hulbert Footner
- If you'll tell me where the laugh comes in, I'll snicker, just to keep you company.
- Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Races » by Burt L. Standish
- As he gazed sorrowfully at the saloon he heard a snicker from behind him.
- Extract from : « Hopalong Cassidy's Rustler Round-Up » by Clarence Edward Mulford
- "I don't see what's so funny," resented Bobby, beginning to snicker, too.
- Extract from : « Betty Gordon in Washington » by Alice B. Emerson
- The snicker turned into a roar of laughter, a grown man's laughter.
- Extract from : « Do Unto Others » by Mark Clifton
- The snicker that came from the crowd at this remark maddened Andy.
- Extract from : « The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall » by Spencer Davenport
Synonyms for snicker
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