Writers often employ "tittered" to convey a restrained, sometimes self-conscious laughter that carries layers of emotion—from nervous amusement and irony to subtle mockery. In narrative dialogue, characters use it to punctuate unexpected humor or to diffuse tension, as seen when a character lightly interjects a quip during conversation ([1], [2], [3]). At times, the term also functions as a narrative device, personifying even inanimate subjects to create an atmosphere of whimsical derision or muted amusement ([4], [5]). Whether hinting at private laughter among characters or highlighting a broader social commentary, "tittered" encapsulates both the fleeting nature of amusement and the underlying complexities of the moment ([6], [7]).