How Do You Spell SNIGGER?

Pronunciation: [snˈɪɡə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "snigger" may seem confusing due to its phonetic complexity. The correct way to pronounce this word in IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is /ˈsnɪɡər/. The first sound is an "s" followed by an "n" sound, as in "snake" and "nice". The double "g" creates a hard "g" sound followed by a short "e" sound. Finally, the last sound is an "er" sound, as in "butter". Despite its challenging spelling, "snigger" is a commonly used word to describe a suppressed or malicious laugh.

SNIGGER Meaning and Definition

1. Snigger is a verb that refers to a type of laughter or a brief, low, disrespectful laugh, often stifled, which is characterized by a smug or mischievous tone. It is a term used to describe a reaction to something amusing or comical, typically considered inappropriate, offensive, or mocking. When someone sniggers, they emit a brief, suppressed, and often contemptuous laugh, accompanied by a smirk or other facial expressions displaying smugness, derision, or disdain.

   The term "snigger" can be associated with immature or disrespectful behavior, as it often arises from a sense of superiority or enjoyment at the expense of others. Sniggering is commonly seen as derogatory or offensive, reflecting a lack of empathy or understanding for the feelings of those being laughed at.

   This term is often used to describe subtle or secretive laughter, with individuals attempting to suppress and control their amusement by sniggering instead of openly laughing. However, it is important to note that snigger is different from a genuine, wholehearted laugh that does not carry any negative connotations.

   Overall, the term "snigger" implies an adverse and scornful type of laughter, suggesting a lack of empathy or sensitivity towards others, often reflecting a superior or mocking attitude.

2. Another form of snicker, which see.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SNIGGER

• anigger
• znigger
• xnigger
• dnigger
• enigger
• wnigger
• sbigger
• smigger
• sjigger
• snjgger
• snkgger
• sn9gger
• sn8gger
• snivger
• snibger
• snihger
• sniyger
• snitger
• snigver
• sniggrr
• snigget
• sniggere
• Stigge
• sniggeh
• snigeh
• Snigglen
• Snegger

Etymology of SNIGGER

The word "snigger" originated in the 18th century, and its etymology is unclear. It is speculated to be a variant of the Old Norse word "snigja" which means "to be sly" or "to sneak". Another possible origin is the Danish word "snikke" meaning "to giggle" or "to titter". Over time, the word evolved into its current form, "snigger", referring to a suppressed laugh or snicker, often associated with amusement at something considered inappropriate or offensive.

Similar spelling words for SNIGGER

• sneaker,
• snicker,
• snacker,
• snooker,
• snuggery,
• sneezer.

Plural form of SNIGGER is SNIGGERS

Conjugate verb Snigger

CONDITIONAL

I would snigger

you would snigger

he/she/it would snigger

we would snigger

they would snigger

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sniggering

you would be sniggering

he/she/it would be sniggering

we would be sniggering

they would be sniggering

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have snigger

you would have snigger

he/she/it would have snigger

we would have snigger

they would have snigger

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sniggering

you would have been sniggering

he/she/it would have been sniggering

we would have been sniggering

they would have been sniggering

FUTURE

I will snigger

you will snigger

he/she/it will snigger

we will snigger

they will snigger

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sniggering

you will be sniggering

he/she/it will be sniggering

we will be sniggering

they will be sniggering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sniggered

you will have sniggered

he/she/it will have sniggered

we will have sniggered

they will have sniggered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sniggering

you will have been sniggering

he/she/it will have been sniggering

we will have been sniggering

they will have been sniggering

IMPERATIVE

you snigger

we let´s snigger

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to snigger

PAST

I sniggered

you sniggered

he/she/it sniggered

we sniggered

they sniggered

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sniggering

you were sniggering

he/she/it was sniggering

we were sniggering

they were sniggering

PAST PARTICIPLE

sniggered

PAST PERFECT

I had sniggered

you had sniggered

he/she/it had sniggered

we had sniggered

they had sniggered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sniggering

you had been sniggering

he/she/it had been sniggering

we had been sniggering

they had been sniggering

PRESENT

I snigger

you snigger

he/she/it sniggers

we snigger

they snigger

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sniggering

you are sniggering

he/she/it is sniggering

we are sniggering

they are sniggering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sniggering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sniggered

you have sniggered

he/she/it has sniggered

we have sniggered

they have sniggered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sniggering

you have been sniggering

he/she/it has been sniggering

we have been sniggering

they have been sniggering

I would have sniggered

we would have sniggered

you would have sniggered

he/she/it would have sniggered

they would have sniggered