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Meaning of Chuckle
A chuckle is a slight laugh, typically expressing amusement or embarrassment.
Etymology of Chuckle
The word "chuckle" originated in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the sound of laughter, with possible connections to the Middle English word "chukken," meaning "to cluck" or "to make a low, chuckling sound"
Synonyms
laugh
smile
giggle
snicker
guffaw
chuck
cackle
sneer
smirk
leer
grin
simper
titter
snort
chortle
cluck
glimmer
beam
radiate
glow
sparkle
shine
twinkle
murmur
hum
whisper
coo
purr
bubble
babble
chirp
cheep
tweet
trill
warble
quiver
tremble
shiver
quiver
quake
shudder
convulse
heave
sob
weep
wail
whimper
mew
pule
blubber
snivel
blub
bawl
yelp
yap
howl
hoot
roar
bellow
rumble
growl
grunt
snarl
sneer
snort
puff
blow
wheeze
whine
whimper
wail
moan
groan
sigh
gasp
pant
puff
huff
blow
breathe
whisper
murmur
hum
buzz
thrum
thrumming
vibrate
quiver
shiver
shudder.
Definitions
- A loud, short burst of laughter, typically expressing amusement or scorn
- To laugh in a slightly stifled or subdued way, often in order to avoid offending someone or to show embarrassment
Usage Examples
- The audience began to chuckle at the comedian's witty jokes
- She couldn't help but chuckle at the silly meme her friend sent her
- The teacher tried to stifle a chuckle as the student made a humorous comment