chuckle

[chuhk-uhl] / ˈtʃʌk əl /

VERB

giggle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chortle laugh smile snicker

STRONG

cackle crow exult guffaw hee-haw snigger titter

WEAK

sniggle tee-hee

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

I had to chuckle over the idea that Mr. Trump is unable to “tolerate peace and quiet.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

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

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

I’m definitely always trying to make something that at least makes me chuckle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The shadow replied with a deep chuckle, “You’re welcome to call me that.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix