chortled

She chortled that Dubya was affable but a policy buffoon; she actually liked him personally, but hated his politics.

The grin was even wider now and he actually chortled as he thumbed a button on his console.

"He didn't need no field glass to see you was a suspicious character, by golly," chortled Slim.

"You'll give it to the police, all right," chortled Mr. Smedburg.

He held the infant with great and loving care and Brindle chortled and gurgled with satisfaction.

"Just thought we'd come around and have supper with you, E——, and maybe dinner tomorrow if you'll let us," my brother chortled.