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
Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Craig Erwich, who’s in the unique position of programming both a broadcast network and a streamer — and who grew up in the broadcast biz — is quick to chuckle at the notion.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
White chuckled when asked if this stretch is the most unstoppable he’s ever felt.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoon couldn’t help but laugh, yelling about a nut allergy, absolutely mortifying me, but then Fumi chuckled, too, and also Dai and Ren and Juro, until all of us giggled into one another’s shoulders.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The man jumped a little, chuckled once, and grabbed my arm with his other hand.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 17 Apr. 2025
Craig Erwich, who’s in the unique position of programming both a broadcast network and a streamer — and who grew up in the broadcast biz — is quick to chuckle at the notion.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
White chuckled when asked if this stretch is the most unstoppable he’s ever felt.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Hoon couldn’t help but laugh, yelling about a nut allergy, absolutely mortifying me, but then Fumi chuckled, too, and also Dai and Ren and Juro, until all of us giggled into one another’s shoulders.
—Bryan Washington, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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But a comedy with audience laughter is its own unified thing which comes together in a package that can please.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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This raw, vulnerable and unpredictable version of Tiffany Haddish leaves the viewer crying with laughter and sobbing from heartfelt, relatable, real-time self-healing.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Another adorable snap featured Bush and Ocean laughing and cuddling together on a couch.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The designer laughed, shook her head with a little rueful humor.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The loneliness in both women is palpable, and the good fortune of sharing space in this odd, specifically American holiday is embraced by both, despite Jane being much more reticent to engage with Luna, who has charming giggles for days.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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The toddler giggles as Johnson grabs the steering wheel to flee the offending bird, throwing in an expletive on his way out.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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