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sniggle

Pronunciation: /ˈsnɪ.ɡəl/

The English word “sniggle” has 5 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To chortle or chuckle; snicker.
  2. To fish for eels by thrusting a baited needle or hook into their dens.
  3. To catch by this means.
  4. To ensnare.
  5. To steal something of little value.

Etymology

From an alteration (perhaps due to giggle) of snigger, itself a variant of snicker.

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