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chuckle

[chuhk-uhl] / ˈtʃʌk əl /


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Initially, this shot in “Couture” gave me a chuckle and took me out of the film.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

What a blow to grumps who chuckle when a New York team endures a miserable season, of which plenty remain, thanks to those Mets, Giants, Rangers and, of course, the pratfalling Jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Trump then said, before adding with a chuckle: "I think you could."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Abdul-Mateen says, his chuckle filling a small room in one of the streamer’s Hollywood offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

She winced as a low chuckle filled her ears, and when she took in the familiar smell of spicy cologne, her blood ran cold.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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