snickered

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The gullible may have stood in awe, but sophisticated travelers scoffed and snickered at the big egg, obviously laid by an ordinary ostrich.

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2024

He snickered, “I’m out there in the South, and I’m like, ‘Come through.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2023

Critics snickered Texas created a network simply to show reruns of Vince Young’s game-wining dash to victory over Southern California in the 2006 Rose Bowl.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2023

I also snickered at the line Sarah's husband Peter tells her, "Even if I can't be with her, I don't want to be with you."

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2022

A few of the other guys in the locker room snickered.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez