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 • May 8, 2026

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 • Jun. 12, 2023

Among the crypto community on Twitter, however, there was some snickering that FTX missed a big opportunity in Sui.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

“Johnny Depp plays guitar in the UK while Amber Heard waits for a verdict in Virginia. Depp is taking his snickering and lack of seriousness on tour.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2022

Uncle Tony lurched forward, pumping his legs, panting, "This...is...how...you...do...it...Patty..." and I kept snickering.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds