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Definition

Amusement without any serious purpose; fun.

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Origins

First use appears c. 1963. See cite below.

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In Context

  • "They are looking for their own Happy Land, though I do not think they will find it by way of 'kicks' and 'giggles'."
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Also Said As

  • grins and giggles
  • shits and giggles
  • shits and grins
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See Also

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