Chuckled: meaning, definitions and examples

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chuckled

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒ.kษ™ld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laughter sound

To chuckle is to laugh softly or quietly, usually in response to something amusing. It is often a gentle expression of humor, indicating enjoyment or appreciation of a light-hearted moment.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, snicker

Examples of usage

  • She chuckled at the funny joke her friend told.
  • He couldn't help but chuckle when he saw the kitten playing.
  • The audience chuckled at the comedian's clever remarks.

Translations

Translations of the word "chuckled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคถเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡ เคนเค‚เคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schmunzeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkekeh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัˆะตะฟะพั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichotaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reรญrse entre dientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผlรผmsemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ํ‚ ์›ƒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุถุญูƒ ุจุฎูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichotaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชƒ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kikoti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรบmor

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะปะบั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ•แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reรญrse entre dientes

Etymology

The word 'chuckled' originates from Middle English 'ckelchen,' which means 'to chuckle or to make a sound of mirth.' This term is believed to be imitative in nature, reflecting the soft, breathy sound associated with this kind of laughter. The root word 'chuckle' can be traced back further to old dialects and the influence of regional pronunciations. Its modern usage has become more widespread in English literature and conversation since the 18th century, when light laughter and expressions of amusement began to be cherished in both spoken and written forms of communication. Today, 'chuckled' is commonly used to describe a gentle but unmistakable reaction of joy or amusement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,993, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.