😄chuckle

verb
/ˈtʃʌkəl/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

She chuckled at the joke her friend told.

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

Example Expressions

chuckle to oneself

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

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

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