as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a quick chuckle at the funny comment
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of chuckle
Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Elon Musk chuckled in 2011, when asked whether BYD worried him.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Sandler chuckled in agreement, hinting that this easy humor is exactly what brought Bad Bunny into his comedic fold.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The par-save evoked a rare show of emotion from the typically unreadable American, who fist pumped the air before accompanying Li, chuckling incredulously, to the next tee.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Verb
An old American folk rhyme chuckles: Where can a man find a cap for his knee,Or a key for a lock of his hair?Can his two eyes be called an academyBecause there are pupils in there?
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Elon Musk chuckled in 2011, when asked whether BYD worried him.
—Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 29 July 2025
Sandler chuckled in agreement, hinting that this easy humor is exactly what brought Bad Bunny into his comedic fold.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 22 July 2025
The par-save evoked a rare show of emotion from the typically unreadable American, who fist pumped the air before accompanying Li, chuckling incredulously, to the next tee.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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His legacy and laughter will be carried on through his family.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Before anyone knew it, the house would be as fragrant of cocoa and sugar and butter as it was filled with conversation and laughter and clinking silverware.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rachael said Lylah will sit on anyone's lap and lick them until the lucky recipients start laughing.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Marnell laughed, wasn’t offended and found humor in the moment, something that Klepper found optimistic about the political divide.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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More surprises, more adventure, more opportunities to grow, more days filled with giggles and cheeky jokes, more delicious meals, and more inspiration.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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After the initial squeals and giggles, Taylor Swift fans immediately got to work, combing all seven photos of Swift for outfit details and clues about their relationship status.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The carnage leads to a sigh of an epilogue that seems, without giving anything away, like a curious letdown, a cruel little snicker from Aster that doesn’t entirely satisfy.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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