chuckle

[chuhk-uhl] / ˈtʃʌk əl /

VERB

giggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chortle laugh smile snicker

STRONG

cackle crow exult guffaw hee-haw snigger titter

WEAK

sniggle tee-hee

Example Sentences

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I understood his concern and tried unsuccessfully to stifle a chuckle.

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

I had to chuckle over the idea that Mr. Trump is unable to “tolerate peace and quiet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

After a long, uneasy pause, Orsoni broke the silence with a chuckle and his henchmen followed suit.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

It stars Seth Rogen and his infectious chuckle as the pig Napoleon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

The wolf let out a sound that sounded eerily like a chuckle.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley