tee-hee

Playful little laugh

Tee-hee is a giggle or snicker, often suggesting silliness, mischief, or embarrassment.

The word imitates the sound of suppressed laughter: She couldn't help but tee-hee at his terrible joke.

As a verb, to tee-hee is to laugh in this way.

The expression can sound childish or coy.

giggle

snicker

Stifled, scornful laugh

giggle · laugh · snigger · cackle · guffaw · twitter · simper · silly · mirth · amusement

coquettish

flirty

Playfully romantic in manner

  • coyAffectedly modest
  • bashfulUncomfortably self-conscious
  • demureModestly reserved in manner

flirtatious · batting · blushing · simpering · shy · feminine · playful · teasing · kittenish · saucy

mischief

naughty

Mildly disobedient

  • impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
  • slyCleverly deceptive
  • sneakyStealthily deceptive

coy · devious · prank · trick · scheming · wicked · knowing · secretive · conspiratorial · cheeky

Categories
Opposites
type of vocalization

tee-heeroar

Loud, deep animal cry

bellow · growl · snarl · scream · wail

emotional expression

tee-heesob

Convulsive weeping

weep · cry · wail · lament · moan

volume and intensity

tee-heeroar

Loud, deep animal cry

bellow · boom · thunder · guffaw · belly laugh

Family

hee-hee

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G