- present participle of chuckle.
chuckling
Example Sentences
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"Brother Wang was very important. He was number one," says Enrique, chuckling knowingly.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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 was also a personal friend of Jones, and “Seriously Silly,” along with personal stories and remembrances, imparts a lovely sense of Mr. Ross chuckling to himself as he writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 13, 2026
“Well,” I said, chuckling, “the shoes give me a couple of inches. But yes, I’m tall.”
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
