Meaning & use

chuckle

verb·Everyday

To laugh quietly or briefly, usually in a restrained or private way.

See it in a sentence

He chuckled to himself while reading the comic strip on his coffee break.

She let out a small chuckle at the child's innocent, silly question.

A note on using this word

Chuckle is softer than 'laugh' and often suggests quiet amusement rather than loud, open laughter.

Words with a similar meaning

giggle

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