What does chuckle mean?
Chuckle means A quiet laugh..
Chuckle
/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/ · noun
Meaning
A quiet laugh..
Definitions by Sense
- A quiet laugh.
- To laugh quietly or inwardly.
- (transitive) To communicate through chuckling.
- (intransitive, archaic) To make the sound of a chicken; to cluck.
- (transitive, archaic) To call together, or call to follow, as a hen calls her chickens; to cluck.
- (transitive, archaic) To fondle; to indulge or pamper.
- (obsolete) Clumsy.
Example Sentences
She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.
if these Birds are within distance, here's that will chuckle 'em together
Synonyms for chuckle
Antonyms for chuckle
Related Words
Word Forms
- chuckles
- chuckling
- chuckled
- more chuckle
- most chuckle
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for chuckle?
Common synonyms include grope, pet, touch up, coddle.
What is the opposite of chuckle?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use chuckle in a sentence?
She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.
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