Meaning
giggle, chuckle, snigger
- A short, quiet, or suppressed laugh; a chuckle or giggle, sometimes nervous or mocking.
In a sentence
Ho sentito una risatina soffocata in fondo all'aula.
I heard a stifled giggle at the back of the classroom.
Perché fai quella risatina ogni volta che parlo?
Why do you give that little smirk every time I speak?
Durante la cerimonia seria non era opportuno lasciarsi scappare una risatina.
During the solemn ceremony, it wasn't appropriate to let out a giggle.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| risatina | feminine · singular |
| risatine | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Diminutive of 'risata'. Can imply nervousness, complicity, or mocking derision depending on context.