chortle
Example Sentences
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The name Hank McCune may be lost to history, but his short-lived television sitcom will forever be remembered for its chuckles, chortles, giggles and guffaws.
A little accented voice rose from Zeke’s knee with a chortle.
From Literature
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They’ve made new friends, including several other Palisades evacuees, and Joe chortled when he told me his dear youthful bride has taken up pickleball.
From Los Angeles Times
“I am trying to say it publicly to make sure he sees it,” Rogen says with his trademark chortle.
From Los Angeles Times
Ken interjects in a flash, to chortles around the table.
From BBC
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