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(Entry 1 of 2)
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
- the joke provoked a sudden chortle from a bystander
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of chortle (Entry 2 of 2)
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
- audiences might chortle gently during the movie's amusing bits, but there are few knee-slappers
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The first known use of chortle was in 1871
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