Chuckles: meaning, definitions and examples

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chuckles

[ ˈtʃʌk(ə)l ]

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laughter

To laugh quietly or inwardly.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, laugh

Examples of usage

He chuckled at the joke.
She couldn't help but chuckle at his funny antics.

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laughter

A quiet or suppressed laugh.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, laugh

Examples of usage

She let out a chuckle at his witty remark.
His chuckles filled the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "chuckles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 risadinhas

🇮🇳 हंसी

🇩🇪 Kichern

🇮🇩 tawa kecil

🇺🇦 хихотіння

🇵🇱 chichotanie

🇯🇵 くすくす笑い

🇫🇷 petits rires

🇪🇸 risitas

🇹🇷 kıkırdamalar

🇰🇷 낄낄거림

🇸🇦 ضحكات خافتة

🇨🇿 chichotání

🇸🇰 chichotanie

🇨🇳 咯咯笑

🇸🇮 hihitanje

🇮🇸 fliss

🇰🇿 сықылықтау

🇬🇪 ხითხითი

🇦🇿 xırıltılı gülüş

🇲🇽 risitas

Word origin

The word 'chuckles' originated from Middle English 'chukelen', which meant to cluck or chuck. Over time, it evolved to represent a quiet or suppressed laugh. The verb form of 'chuckles' first appeared in the 16th century, while the noun form followed later. The word has remained popular due to its onomatopoeic nature, capturing the sound of a soft or muffled laugh.