盗み笑い (ぬすみわらい) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
chuckle; snigger; laughing secretly
A quiet, suppressed laugh, often done when one finds something amusing but tries to hide it. Can be used as a noun or with する.
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I couldn't help but snigger at my friend's joke during class.
