- present participle of chuckle.
chuckling
Example Sentences
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“Because it was white, not because of his personality,” she said, chuckling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
"This is how an African dad looks at you when you pursue a career that goes against his wishes and you turn out to be successful," a chuckling Itauma reads aloud to BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Many are asking “What happened to Lindsey Graham?,” but nobody is chuckling.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026
“One year’s like dog years to me in coaching,” McVay said, chuckling, “That’s a long way away.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
He told her every detail of our match, chuckling and swinging his cap back and forth.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
