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
Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
With the peak of the shower coming during the first few hours of Earth Day, Krupp chuckled at the alignment of the galaxy’s display and our observance of the holiday.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Soon, Martin is fully submerged in Janine’s imaginative activities, pretending to be an astronaut in space and chuckling when a foam rocket hits Gregory in the face.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The man jumped a little, chuckled once, and grabbed my arm with his other hand.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Luzardo chuckled when asked about the pitch design sessions.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
With the peak of the shower coming during the first few hours of Earth Day, Krupp chuckled at the alignment of the galaxy’s display and our observance of the holiday.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Soon, Martin is fully submerged in Janine’s imaginative activities, pretending to be an astronaut in space and chuckling when a foam rocket hits Gregory in the face.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
The man jumped a little, chuckled once, and grabbed my arm with his other hand.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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There’s an art to transforming the worst days of your life into causes for laughter.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Gillis then fails to pull down Hernandez's pants, prompting Sherman, Hernandez, and himself to burst into laughter.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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What if automatic password hacking machines laugh in the face of your security efforts?—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Are the locals quietly laughing at us behind our backs?—
James Fallon,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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In a clip shared by Billboard, Lipa swayed while singing a cover of the song with her band before breaking out into a giggle and making a heart with her hands towards the crowd.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Michael Blackson, Funny Marco, and Hannibal Buress are just a few of the upcoming performers providing giggles and chuckles and tickets are on sale now.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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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 2 Jun. 2025.
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