Chuckle: meaning, definitions and examples

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chuckle

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒk.ษ™l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

to laugh quietly or inwardly

Chuckle is a verb that means to laugh quietly or inwardly. It is often used to describe a light and amused laugh, typically in response to something amusing. Chuckling is characterized by a soft, suppressed laughter that is not loud or boisterous.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, laugh quietly

Examples of usage

  • He chuckled at the joke she told.
  • She couldn't help but chuckle at his silly antics.
  • The children chuckled as they watched the clown perform.
Context #2 | Noun

a quiet or suppressed laugh

As a noun, chuckle refers to a quiet or suppressed laugh. It is a light and gentle expression of amusement that is not loud or raucous. A chuckle is often associated with a sense of humor and enjoyment.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, laughter

Examples of usage

  • His chuckle could be heard across the room.
  • She let out a chuckle at his witty remark.

Translations

Translations of the word "chuckle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฒเฅเค•เฅ€ เคนเคเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั…ะพั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire sous cape

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑkฤฑrdamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ฅํ‚ฅ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒุฉ ู…ูƒุชูˆู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝป็ฌ‘ (qฤซng xiร o)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hihitanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fliss

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€า›-ัั‹ั€า› ะบาฏะปะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒ แƒฉแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xฤฑrdaca gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risilla

Etymology

The word 'chuckle' originated from the Middle English word 'chukelen', which meant to cluck. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to a soft, suppressed laugh. The word has been in use for centuries to describe a light and amused form of laughter.

See also: chuck, upchuck.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,306, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.