Vocabulary Word
Word: titter
Definition: nervous giggle; nervous laugh; V.
Definition: nervous giggle; nervous laugh; V.
Sentences Containing 'titter'
There was a titter, and some applause; but Mr. Mell was so white, that silence immediately succeeded; and one boy, who had darted out behind him to imitate his mother again, changed his mind, and pretended to want a pen mended.
But I was soon undeceived by a general titter, which gave me the utmost confusion; nor can I believe myself the only person who has made such a mistake.
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