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Chuckle

noun
/ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
To laugh quietly or to oneself.

Example Sentences

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

She chuckled at the joke her friend told.

Example Expressions

chuckle to oneself

Synonyms

giggle, snicker, laugh softly, titter, laugh, snigger, cackle
Entry 1
giggle, snicker, laugh softly, titter
Entry 2
giggle, snicker, laugh, snigger, cackle

Antonyms

cry, sob, wail, weep
Entry 1
cry, sob, wail
Entry 2
cry, weep

Collocations

soft chuckle, quiet chuckle, give a chuckle, chuckle softly, chuckle quietly, chuckle to oneself, let out a chuckle
Entry 1
soft chuckle, quiet chuckle, give a chuckle
Entry 2
chuckle softly, chuckle quietly, chuckle to oneself, let out a chuckle

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