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an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
- a quick chuckle at the funny comment
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of chuckle (Entry 2 of 2)
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
- everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 18 May. 2021.
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The first known use of chuckle was circa 1770
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