snicker Meaning & Definition
What Does Snicker Mean?
Snicker is used as a noun meaning A stifled or broken laugh. As a verb, it means To emit a snicker, a stifled or broken laugh. As a verb, it means (of a horse) To whinny.
Snicker: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | snort |
| Plural | snickers |
| Verb forms | snickers, snickering, snickered |
Snicker Definition (Noun)
- A stifled or broken laugh.
Snicker as a Verb
- To emit a snicker, a stifled or broken laugh.
- To utter through a laugh of this kind.
- To whinny.
Noun
- A player who snicks the ball.
Verb
- (of a horse) To whinny.
Synonyms of Snicker
Snicker synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
snicker (plural snickers)
snicker (third-person singular simple present snickers, present participle snickering, simple past and past participle snickered)
Words That Rhyme With Snicker
Origin of Snicker
Origin 1: US variant of the British snigger, possibly of onomatopoeic origin, similar to Dutch snikken (“to gasp; sob”). The noun is first recorded 1836, from the verb. Compare also Scottish smicker (“to smile or laugh in a sniggering or leery way, smirk”). More at smicker.
Origin 2: From snick + -er.
How to Pronounce Snicker
Snicker is pronounced /ˈsnɪk.ə(ɹ)/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (snɪk).
Common Questions About Snicker
Is snicker a noun or a verb?
Snicker is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for snicker?
Words with a similar meaning to snicker include snort. See the full list of snicker synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of snicker?
The plural of snicker is snickers.
What is the past tense of snicker?
The past tense of snicker is snickered. The present participle is snickering.