as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a quick chuckle at the funny comment
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of chuckle
Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
Seated several feet away as his name came up in relation to picking Foster, Martin Jarmond chuckled.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris chuckled through the sketch, as Rudolph mimicked the vice president.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Without a talented ad agency behind you, a good rule of thumb is to go for clever humor that makes people smile or chuckle instead of trying for a side-splitting belly laugh.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Feng chuckled, the laugh lines around her eyes deepening.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
Seated several feet away as his name came up in relation to picking Foster, Martin Jarmond chuckled.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Harris chuckled through the sketch, as Rudolph mimicked the vice president.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Without a talented ad agency behind you, a good rule of thumb is to go for clever humor that makes people smile or chuckle instead of trying for a side-splitting belly laugh.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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But as Sharpe went on to explain, the laughter that was coming from his Southwestern teammates that day ceased immediately after he was given an opportunity to perform on the practice field.Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
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If there's laughter in the moment, take another beat.Sari Hitchins, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
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In the gallery of snaps shared by the reality star, the kids laugh with their mom and siblings, make funny faces at the camera and even pose for some solo shots.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those laughing, loving Brooklyn Nolans struggle with poverty and malnutrition.Perri Klass, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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James Martinez and Alex Shimizu take on the Batista and Masuka roles in the prequel, bringing back their signature fedora and giggle, respectively.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ekuban told me the story with a giggle, as if nothing had happened.Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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There are private snickers about the offense’s lack of imagination, the team’s absence of leadership and the dearth of talent.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Could anyone utter these lofty words today without courting a chorus of snickers, a social-media immolation?George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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