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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as in laughing
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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as in smiling
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Recent Examples of chuckling
Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trump said, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio chuckled behind him.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 26 June 2025
The rest of the room gave knowing nods and chuckled in empathy.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Vermont lawmaker chuckled and brushed off the comment while looking down.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Some of my peers have chuckled knowingly and offered congratulations.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Buffalo Bills who could never beat Bill Belichick marvel as mysticism fades: ‘His image has changed’
The Bills from the drought era can't help but chuckle at the state of their longtime nemesis.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 June 2025
As for others, manager Aaron Boone chuckled before answering and saw Dobbins’ remark as youthful enthusiasm about being on the Red Sox.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The only Amazon series that has come close to Clarkson’s Farm is LOL: Last One Laughing UK, which chuckled along with audiences of up to 3.1M earlier this year.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 June 2025
Verb
The committee members chuckled, indicating that Cox made a valid point.
—Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Trump said, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio chuckled behind him.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 26 June 2025
The rest of the room gave knowing nods and chuckled in empathy.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 14 June 2025
The Vermont lawmaker chuckled and brushed off the comment while looking down.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Some of my peers have chuckled knowingly and offered congratulations.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
Buffalo Bills who could never beat Bill Belichick marvel as mysticism fades: ‘His image has changed’
The Bills from the drought era can't help but chuckle at the state of their longtime nemesis.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 18 June 2025
As for others, manager Aaron Boone chuckled before answering and saw Dobbins’ remark as youthful enthusiasm about being on the Red Sox.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
The only Amazon series that has come close to Clarkson’s Farm is LOL: Last One Laughing UK, which chuckled along with audiences of up to 3.1M earlier this year.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 7 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckling
Noun
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Expect laughter, reflection, and real talk that inspires.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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The remark by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies to fellow New York Rep. Elise Stefanik sparked laughter and several surprised reactions from other Democrats seated in the chamber.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Instead of giving a speech about why Chicken George should use the Veto to save him, season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby took the opportunity to famously shade his fellow all-star houseguests in an eloquent, devilish speech, which elicited giggles and confusion from the rest of the players.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Monday morning, the rotunda was filled with giggles and chatter as the young persimmon promoters entered the capitol.—
Anna Cecil,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Noun
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During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Reactions to the post ranged from nostalgic to amused.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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TikTok users flooded the comments with amused reactions and similar stories.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 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
Adjective
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Pattern’s real, from DSA cheers for Hamas to other gleeful tragedies.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
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Doubt over their testimony and the evidence presented, which did show gleeful texts to Combs, only hindered their ability to see the scenario as an example of coercive control, as prosecutors do .—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Sounding a jovial note, Trump called the summit a big success and praised the royal family of the Netherlands for hosting him.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2025
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Ron is a beefy man in his early forties, with thick glasses and a short dark beard, and has the ample appearance and jovial manner of an Elizabethan innkeeper.—
Robert Finch
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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“Chuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckling. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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