chortle

Example Sentences

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Everyone chortles and then moves on, but it's a silly joke that actually does have a well-intentioned meaning behind it when it comes to the bright condiment and ingredient.

From Salon

“No one is bombing Kyiv. I don’t believe it,” said another man, chortling derisively.

From Los Angeles Times

“I much prefer that than going to the Olympics feeling that nobody’s counting on me because I’ve been skiing really, really slow,” she said with a muffled chortle.

From New York Times

The rest of us will be content to drool at each of Bertha's fabulous dresses or chortle at Agnes' quick comebacks.

From Salon

It made me titter, chortle and howl — all the different genres of laughter.

From New York Times