- present participle of snicker.
snickering
Example Sentences
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They’re even snickering at serious moments, distracting those around them and on stage.
From The Wall Street Journal β May 8, 2026
There now seems to be a bit of snickering immaturity in the film’s garish period trappings, though the emotional acuity and empathetic consideration of even the most minor of characters still makes “Boogie Nights” remarkable.
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 29, 2025
But snickering and irreverence aside, the Milan native was also a towering figure — both influential and polarizing — who reshaped the Italian media and political landscape in his image.
From Washington Times β Jun. 12, 2023
The words “Tom Holland” and “spoilers” can immediately illicit snickering.
From Seattle Times β Jun. 12, 2023
By the time he turned a corner and found the three apprentice boys crowded around the poor creature’s udders and snickering as they sprayed each other with milk, he was in a foul mood.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
