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
Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Jason Ervin, 28th, looked up from his phone and chuckled.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Four years later, the debacle is clearly something Lovato can chuckle about, along with the rest of what ChatGPT had to say.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Allen chuckled in apparent disbelief.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The room chuckled at Powell’s remarks, and the market Wednesday didn’t seem to mind the transitory talk.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
Jason Ervin, 28th, looked up from his phone and chuckled.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Four years later, the debacle is clearly something Lovato can chuckle about, along with the rest of what ChatGPT had to say.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
Allen chuckled in apparent disbelief.
—Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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The throwback clip was full of classic sibling squabbling and laughter as the pair prepared carrot cake.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, there may be no better way to describe your little one’s twinkling laughter and radiant personality than with a name that symbolizes all that a star has to offer.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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By singing, dancing, and laughing as our unapologetic trans selves.—
James Factora,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her sporadic movements left McNay's children cracking up, with one falling to her knees from laughing so hard.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Princess Charlotte sticking her tongue out during a royal engagement and sending Princess Kate into a fit of giggles went newly viral on TikTok.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Other episodes induce giggles but don’t have the same punch and impact as those previously mentioned.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
27 Mar. 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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