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
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arthur leans back in his seat watching her, chuckling, agreeing, disagreeing, beaming.
—Carolyn Figel, Hazlitt, 27 Nov. 2024
At one point, Santosh chuckles while watching a video on her phone that splices together film footage of well-heeled cops in other nations with buffoonish footage of Indian officers.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Chris just chuckles at the memory — and also at the way his life has turned out.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Following Major Offseason Surgery Rose chuckled, nodding, and subsequently hugged Reinsdorf and other attendant Bulls staffers.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Arthur leans back in his seat watching her, chuckling, agreeing, disagreeing, beaming.
—Carolyn Figel, Hazlitt, 27 Nov. 2024
At one point, Santosh chuckles while watching a video on her phone that splices together film footage of well-heeled cops in other nations with buffoonish footage of Indian officers.
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Chris just chuckles at the memory — and also at the way his life has turned out.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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Embracing them, accepting them with a little enthusiasm, and a good bit of laughter will spread the message to others and importantly to yourself that aging is fun and joyful and beautiful.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Keke herself was in a fit of maniacal laughter as SZA opted out of answering and ate another wing.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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During the inauguration, Infantino was filmed laughing animatedly as Trump stated that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the Gulf of America.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Brown had a wonderful sense of self-deprecating humor and laughed about his gaffe for years.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Rory Sykes, 32 Malibu The rosy-cheeked, flame-haired 10-year-old paused and gave a giggle of frustration.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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Cooper and Cohen have become New Year’s staples as hosts of CNN’s lively celebration known for its fun atmosphere and viral moments—including Cooper’s infectious giggle.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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