chuckle

[US]/ˈtʃʌkl/
[UK]/ˈtʃʌkl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. to laugh softly or in a restrained way
n. a light or suppressed laugh
vt. to show amusement with a soft laugh

Phrases & Collocations

have a chuckle

chuckle softly

chuckle quietly

chuckle to oneself

chuckle in amusement

chuckle with delight

Example Sentences

He chuckled at the funny story.

I chuckled at the astonishment on her face.

She chuckled softly to herself as she remembered his astonished look.

I pull out the jacket and pause to chuckle at the zigzag tear on its sleeve, which even careful stitchery could not completely hide.

Campana chuckled. “Hey, you'd better cool down, Anthony --- you're getting to be a real party animal!”

Cackling chuckle is permeating the air around our ears,blue jokes are heard everywhere,playful squibbing and endless teasing make up most of our meetings,and cynical attitude has dominated our talks.

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