Chuckling: meaning, definitions and examples
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chuckling
[ หtสสklษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น risadinha
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคผเฅเคถเคเคผเคฟเคธเฅเคฎเคคเฅ เคธเฅ เคนเคเคธเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช kichern
๐ฎ๐ฉ tertawa kecil
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะผััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ chichot
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ็ฌใ
๐ซ๐ท rire doucement
๐ช๐ธ risa contenida
๐น๐ท gรผlรผmseme
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅํฅ ์๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุญู ุฎููู
๐จ๐ฟ chichotรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ chichot
๐จ๐ณ ่ฝปๅฃฐ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ hihitanje
๐ฎ๐ธ kiknandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถัะผะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผlรผล
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.