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
Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Verb
The workers, in shock, started laughing, and Alvarez couldn’t help but chuckle at her grandma’s bold statement.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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Scheduled to hit Seattle as a one-night-only event, the online bromance between Shatner and Tyson in McCaw Hall promises an evening of big questions, bold ideas, and plenty of laughter, all centered around our place within the universe.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 June 2025
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Even so, some of Lucy’s pronouncements are so truly awful that a blunt snort of laughter is the only response.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Carrington laughed with teammate Marina Mabrey after the incident.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Carney almost laughed at the notion that young audiences, especially internationally, particularly care about the market size of the NBA Finalists.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The video ends with David exchanging glances with Harper as the teen giggles.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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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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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 18 Jun. 2025.
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