chuckle

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

But Jarmusch’s deadpan approach often chases that sadness with a wry chuckle during instances of unfiltered honesty.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

"I think they're lovely things," he says softly, with a chuckle.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

He laughed, a raspy chuckle that irritated my ears like forks scraping against plates.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia