Snick"er (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snickered (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Snickering.] [Cf. D. snikken to sob, to sigh.] [Written also snigger.]
1.
To laugh slyly; to laugh in one's sleeve.
2.
To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons attempt to suppress loud laughter.
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Snick"er, n.
A half suppressed, broken laugh.
[Written also
snigger.]
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