Meaning of snicker In English

• 0 to laugh at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:

  • What are you snickering at/about?

  • People were staring and snickering.

• 1 the act of laughing at someone or something in a silly and often unkind way:

  • She barely stifled a snicker.

  • His clothes prompted snickers and taunts from neighborhood boys.

• 2 to laugh quietly at someone or something that you think is silly or slightly ridiculous:

  • The audience of sportswriters tried to keep from snickering, but failed miserably.