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
Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Monday morning inside the Tigers clubhouse, McGonigle chuckled and shook his head when told his father had been interviewed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Shane vacuums, talks with customers, helps with bagging sales at the register, and is, of course, their expert in shopping advice, Aspen said with a chuckle.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
With a wry chuckle, McCartney chalks up these cornball elements of his TV specials and other outings to the perils of being surrounded by yes people.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Calloway chuckles at how things change.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Monday morning inside the Tigers clubhouse, McGonigle chuckled and shook his head when told his father had been interviewed.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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There is nothing like feedback from our peers in the form of facial expressions, feeling, laughter, physical touch.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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Children took to the streets on their bikes, and those of us with kids relished the laughter that comes when the weather finally turns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The comedy horror sequel starring Samara Weaving as a bride trapped in a murderous game brought blood, blood and more blood to SXSW, where the crowd squealed and laughed at each grisly killing.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Some parents and children laughed, and a pair of parents even high-fived.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Arnold dissolved into giggles while Strong dramatically wiped at her eyes.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there were a few snickers, the photographers obliged and got their photos.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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