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
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
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Verb
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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Expect laughter, reflection, and real talk that inspires.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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After all, if laughter weren’t the most sacred byproduct of going to the movies, then Nicole Kidman wouldn’t have listed it first.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Asked by a reporter this week to describe the journey of her tennis career, Amanda Anisimova paused, then laughed.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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The boy, too young to grasp the danger, was playing and laughing; a fleeting moment of innocence, juxtaposed against the backdrop of war.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
11 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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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 18 Jul. 2025.
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