chuckle

//ˈtʃʌk.əl//
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Verb

chuckleInfinitive
chucklePresent tense
chuckledPast tense
chuckledPast participle
chucklingPresent participle
chucklesThird-person singular
1

To laugh quietly or inwardly, typically in a suppressed or restrained manner.

She chuckled quietly at the joke.

Antonym

Noun

chuckleSingular
chucklesPlural
1

A quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or satisfaction.

She gave a quiet chuckle when she read the funny message.

Synonym

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