The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Snicker \Snick"er\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Snickered; p. pr. &
   vb. n. Snickering.] [Cf. D. snikken to sob, to sigh.]
   [Written also snigger.]
   1. To laugh slyly; to laugh in one's sleeve.
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   2. To laugh with audible catches of voice, as when persons
      attempt to suppress loud laughter.
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