snicker Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a disrespectful laugh
    snigger; snort.
  2. verb laugh quietly
    snigger.

WordNet

Snick"er intransitive verb
Etymology
Cf. D. snikken to sob, to sigh.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Snickered ; present participle & verbal noun Snickering
Definitions
  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.
Snick"er noun
Definitions
  1. A half suppressed, broken laugh. Written also snigger.

Webster 1913