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Meaning of chuckles
The primary meaning of the word "chuckles" is a low, stifled, or suppressed laugh.
Etymology of chuckles
The word "chuckles" originated in the mid-17th century, likely as a frequentative form of "chuck", which is an old English word for "to laugh" or "to cluck"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a low, stifled, or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or amusement in a quiet, subdued way
Synonyms
giggles
guffaws
snickers
snorts
laughter
amusement
delight
pleasure
joy
happiness
cheerfulness
jollity
merriment
hilarity
mirth
glee
entertainment
diversion
distraction
recreation
levity
lightheartedness
playfulness
humor
wit
comicality
absurdity
ridiculousness
silliness
foolishness
nonsense
antics
capers
frolics
romps
Definitions
- A low, stifled, or suppressed laugh
- * A feeling of amusement or amusement expressed in a quiet, subdued way
Usage Examples
- The audience erupted into chuckles as the comedian delivered a series of witty one-liners
- * She couldn't help but let out a few chuckles as she watched the silly video
- * The room was filled with chuckles and snickers as the group played a hilarious game
Antonyms
sadness
sorrow
grief
misery
unhappiness
gloom
glumness
sullenness
seriousness
solemnity
somberness
gravity
sternness
austerity
grimness
dourness
sulkiness
irritability
annoyance
displeasure
discontent
dissatisfaction
boredom
tediousness
dullness