sniggered
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Earlier in the inquest, a witness statement said that Alan Derry had a "mocking and unpleasant tone" and "sniggered loudly" in a meeting.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023
Some people exchanged pleasantries, while others darted their eyes and quietly sniggered.
From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2022
By his side, Bolt, who has been reluctant to accept the role of the sport’s saviour thrust upon him by media and fans, sniggered.
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2015
“I never bothered to listen to it, but the cover is something I probably sniggered at — I’m sure that’s what it was there for, to snigger at.”
From New York Times • May 22, 2011
Several onlookers sniggered; Hermione gave a tinkling laugh and said, “There’s a table over here... Coming, Ginny?”
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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