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chuckle

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of chuckle

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

a quick chuckle at the funny comment

Synonyms of chuckle

belly laugh, boff (or boffo), boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, giggle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter

Words Related to chuckle

crow, whoop

grin, simper, smile, smirk

Near Antonyms of chuckle

cry, groan, moan, sob, wail

face, frown, grimace, lower (also lour), mouth, pout, scowl

chuckle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of chuckle

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound

everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes

Synonyms of chuckle

break up, cackle, chortle, crack up, giggle, hee-haw, laugh, roar, scream, snicker, titter, twitter

Words Related to chuckle

grin, smile

Phrases Synonymous with chuckle

split one's sides

Near Antonyms of chuckle

bawl, blubber, cry, sob, weep

howl, scream, squall, wail, yowl

bleat, pule, whimper, whine

sniffle, snivel

groan, moan, sigh

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