A half-suppressed laugh or snort, often expressing scorn or amusement.
बीहड़ हँसी (Bīhaṛ han̄sī)
English Usage: She couldn't help but let out a snicker when he tripped over the curb.
Hindi Usage: जब वह खुरदरे रास्ते पर ठोकर खाया तो उसने बीहड़ हँसी नहीं रोक पाई।
To laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way.
ताना मारकर हंसना (Tānā mārak hamsnā)
English Usage: He couldn't stop himself from snickering at the joke.
Hindi Usage: वह मजाक पर ताना मारकर हंसने से खुद को रोक नहीं सका।