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ridacchiare

to snicker

verb ree-dahk-KYAH-reh Rare

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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