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- [tit-er]
- /ˈtɪt ər/
- /ˈtɪt.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tit-er]
- /ˈtɪt ər/
Definitions of tittering word
- verb without object tittering to laugh in a restrained, self-conscious, or affected way, as from nervousness or in ill-suppressed amusement. 1
- noun tittering a tittering laugh. 1
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Origin of tittering
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse tittra to quiver, Swedish (dial.) tittra to giggle
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Parts of speech for Tittering
noun
adjective
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determiner
exclamation
tittering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tittering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tittering
noun tittering
adjective tittering
- giggly — to laugh in a silly, often high-pitched way, especially with short, repeated gasps and titters, as from juvenile or ill-concealed amusement or nervous embarrassment.
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