Chuckling: meaning, definitions and examples

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chuckling

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒklษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laughter sound

Chuckling is a soft, quiet form of laughter that is often expressed when someone finds something amusing or mildly funny. It usually conveys a sense of delight or enjoyment without being loud or disruptive. People might chuckle in reaction to a humorous situation, a witty remark, or even when reminiscing about a funny memory. Unlike a hearty laugh, chuckling tends to be more subdued and intimate.

Synonyms

chortle, giggle, snicker, snigger.

Examples of usage

  • She chuckled at the joke he told.
  • He couldn't help but chuckle at the playful antics of the puppy.
  • They shared a chuckle over an old photograph.
  • The audience chuckled quietly during the comedian's set.

Translations

Translations of the word "chuckling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น risadinha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคผเฅเคถเค•เคผเคฟเคธเฅเคฎเคคเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡ เคนเคเคธเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tertawa kecil

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพัะผั–ัˆะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chichot

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ™ใใ™็ฌ‘ใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rire doucement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ risa contenida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผlรผmseme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ฅํ‚ฅ ์›ƒ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุญูƒ ุฎููŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chichotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chichot

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝปๅฃฐ็ฌ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hihitanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kiknandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ะผะธััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒ›แƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผlรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ risita

Etymology

The term 'chuckle' is believed to have originated in the late 16th century, derived from the word 'chuck', which means to toss or throw lightly. This base word may have its roots in Old English 'ceoccan', which is closely related to the idea of making a noise or sound. The representation of chuckling as a form of laughter possibly emerged to classify quieter, more restrained expressions of mirth, as opposed to loud laughter. By the 17th century, 'chuckle' started to be associated explicitly with a soft, suppressed laugh, indicating amusement. Over the years, its usage evolved further into modern language, encapsulating feelings of joy and humor that are not overly boisterous. Today, chuckling is often seen as a universal sign of enjoyment among people of different cultures, commonly associated with warmth and camaraderie.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,024, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.