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titter

/tit-er/US // ˈtɪt ər //UK // (ˈtɪtə) //

窃窃私语,窃笑,抖动,窃喜

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Definitions

v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a tittering laugh.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Examples

  • Like a Kinsey Report for the big-data era, there's a gold mine of findings here to titter about.

  • Admittedly, Weinergate came with a set of fun photos to titter over.

  • There was a very audible titter in the corner where three thoughtless young girls had squeezed themselves into one rocking-chair.

  • On one occasion, a general titter arose at his florid picture of the happiness which must proceed from this event.

  • Their appearance immediately attracted notice, and no sooner had they taken their seats than Duncan and Llewellyn began to titter.

  • Another titter through the court-room, the colonel and the squire blushing redder than ever.

  • Every one knew what a favourite Eric had once been, so this speech created a slight titter.