chuckle
//ˈtʃʌk.əl//
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.
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.