snick´er|ing|ly

snick´er|ing|ly
snick|er «SNIHK uhr», noun, verb.
–n.
a half-suppressed and often disrespectful laugh; sly or silly laugh; giggle: »

a self-conscious snicker.

–v.i.
1. to laugh in this way.
2. (of horses) to neigh.
–v.t.
to utter with a snicker; snigger.
[probably imitative]
snick´er|er, noun.
snick´er|ing|ly, adverb.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • snick|er — «SNIHK uhr», noun, verb. –n. a half suppressed and often disrespectful laugh; sly or silly laugh; giggle: »a self conscious snicker. –v.i. 1. to laugh in this way. 2. (of horses) to neigh. –v.t. to utter with a snicker; snigger. ╂[probably… …   Useful english dictionary

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