Chortle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chortle is a noun meaning A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
Meaning
A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
More Meanings
- A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.
- (intransitive) To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
Example Sentences
'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy.
The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.
He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.
Word Forms
- chortles
- chortling
- chortled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snigger, chuckling, sniggling, giggle, snortle, laugh.
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