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

People on Twitter chortle about how it’s time for the war on Christmas to begin anew.

From Seattle Times

California competition, cheered and chortled last week when Musk announced he was moving the headquarters of his Tesla electric vehicle company from Silicon Valley to Austin.

From Los Angeles Times

As the orchestra played the chortling opening theme, alive with woodwinds, Wang almost sneaked into the fray with a subtly lyrical rendering of the piano’s quizzical lines.

From New York Times