chortle
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verb \ˈchȯr-təl\chor·tledchor·tling \ˈchȯrt-liŋ, ˈchȯr-təl-iŋ\
Definition of CHORTLE
intransitive verb
1
: to sing or chant exultantly <he chortled in his joy — Lewis Carroll>
2
: to laugh or chuckle especially in satisfaction or exultation
transitive verb
: to say or sing with a chortling intonation
— chortle noun
— chor·tler \ˈchȯrt-lər, ˈchȯr-təl-ər\ noun
See Examples of CHORTLE
- He chortled, “You're going to love this.”
- <audiences might chortle gently during the movie's amusing bits, but there are few knee-slappers>
Origin of CHORTLE
probably blend of chuckle and snort
First Known Use: 1872
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