Main Entry:

chor·tle

Pronunciation:

\ˈchȯr-t^əl\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

chor·tled; chor·tling \ˈchȯrt-liŋ, ˈchȯr-t^əl-iŋ\

Etymology:

probably blend of chuckle and snort

Date:

1872

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-t^əl-ər\ noun