Wayne’s Word – giggle

It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone.

If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: #WaynesWord

Today’s word is GIGGLE.

A giggle is a light, silly, often uncontrollable laugh, and even the word makes me want to giggle. It is usually higher-pitched than a chuckle and tends to bubble out quickly, sometimes when you’re amused, embarrassed, or even nervous.

I wouldn’t say it’s as full or as loud as a laugh, but more playful and spontaneous, the kind of sound that can spread easily to others. It is definitely infectious and if I see someone with uncontrollable giggling, I will normally end up giggling too without being able to stop, almost growing into a complete belly laugh where my sides are splitting.

I have been known to do this at the most inappropriate times and have been in trouble on numerous occasions in my youth, with even being asked to leave the classroom.