Also means
to giggle
Usage Note
Ridacchiare is an iterative or diminutive form of ridere (to laugh), conveying repeated light or suppressed laughter. It takes avere as its auxiliary. It implies mocking or conspiratorial laughter more than innocent giggling. Learners should note the -acchiare suffix commonly signals a repetitive or diminutive action.
Examples
"I ragazzi ridacchiavano nell'angolo della classe."
Natural Translation
The boys were snickering in the corner of the classroom.

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