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titter definition

tit·ter (tit′ər)

intransitive verb

to laugh in a half-suppressed way, suggestive of silliness, nervousness, etc.; giggle

Etymology: of Gmc echoic orig.

noun

the act or an instance of tittering

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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to laugh in a retrained,self conscious or affected way

Posted by anonymous 34 days ago.

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