The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word GIGGLING
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What does GIGGLING mean?
GIGGLING verb- To laugh gently or in a high-pitched voice; to laugh in a silly or giddy way.
- The act of producing giggles; high-pitched laughter