so4 siu3傻笑
Jyutpingso4 siu3
Yalesòh siu
Definition
To giggle or laugh foolishly, typically due to happiness, excitement, or awkwardness.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Suggests a sense of being lost in one's own world or feeling slightly embarrassed. It often describes a reaction to private thoughts or messages rather than a shared social joke. The focus is on the lack of a clear, logical reason for the laughter from an outsider's perspective.
Examples
He can't help but giggle whenever he sees his crush.
Related words
Common phrases
giggling at one's phone
cannot help but giggle
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe laughing at a joke, as that is usually just 笑. Using 傻笑 implies the person is acting a bit silly or dazed, which might sound rude if used to describe someone laughing at a serious moment.
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