Jive and Snigger

Jive

Jive verb - To make fun of in a good-natured way.

Snigger and jive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Snigger" instead a verb "Jive".

Nearby Word: jiving

Snigger

Snigger verb - To express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions.
Usage example: we sniggered as the actor kept forgetting his lines

Jive and snigger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Jive" instead a verb "Snigger".

Nearby Words: sniggering, sniggered
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