Chuckler: meaning, definitions and examples
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chuckler
[ ˈtʃʌklər ]
informal, laughter
A chuckler is a person who laughs or chuckles frequently. This term often implies a light-hearted or jolly type of laughter, which can be infectious to those around them.
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Examples of usage
- He’s such a chuckler; you can’t help but smile when he’s around.
- The room was filled with chucklers during the comedian's act.
- She’s known as the chuckler in the office because of her contagious laughter.
Etymology
The word 'chuckler' is derived from the verb 'chuckle', which has English origins dating back to the early 15th century. 'Chuckle' itself is believed to have been formed as a variant of 'cackle', similar to the sound that one might make while laughing softly or to oneself. The suffix '-er' denotes a person who performs the action of the verb, indicating that a chuckler is someone who chuckles. Over time, the word has appeared in various forms of literature, capturing the essence of joyous, light-hearted laughter, and has found its way into informal conversations to describe someone who brings happiness to those around them.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,487, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.