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
Example sentences :
  • 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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