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English word giggle comes from Frankish *gīge, Old Norse gikkr

*gīge (Frankish)

gikkr (Old Norse)

gigue (Old French)

gigues (Old French)

gigge (Middle English)

gig (English)

(colloquial, computing) A gigabyte.. (slang) Any unit having the SI prefix giga- (US, military) To impose a demerit for an infraction of a dress or deportment code.. To engage in musical performances.. To fish or catch with a gig, or fish spear.. To make fun of; to make a joke at someone's expense, often condescending. A playful or wanton girl; a giglot. To engender. (South England) A six- [...]

giggle (English)

(informal) Fun; an amusing episode.. A high-pitched, silly laugh. To laugh gently or in a high-pitched voice; to laugh in a silly or giddy way.

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