as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
a quick chuckle at the funny comment
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as in to laugh
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone dutifully chuckled at the professor's intended jokes
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Recent Examples of chuckle
Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Shane vacuums, talks with customers, helps with bagging sales at the register, and is, of course, their expert in shopping advice, Aspen said with a chuckle.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Gibson got a good chuckle from the audience one last time.
—Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Shane vacuums, talks with customers, helps with bagging sales at the register, and is, of course, their expert in shopping advice, Aspen said with a chuckle.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.
—Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.
—Chloe Angyal, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle
Noun
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But murmurs of laughter broke out a few times when justices noted constitutional tensions in the case.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cristian, who goes by CJ, is a cheerful and affectionate young boy who brings joy to those around him with his frequent smiles and laughter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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New rom-com 'The Drama' is no laughing matterNeed a news break?—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Then last Tuesday in the Brewers-Rays game, Bucknor blew a call at first base that was so obviously wrong, both managers could be seen laughing at the replay on the scoreboard.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The grand finale involves an oink-tastic party at Peppa’s House involving party hats, giggles, bubbles and more.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
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The girls danced and sang to Taylor Swift blaring through speakers, their ponytails tied up with red sparkly ribbons and their small hands waving shiny pom-poms as their giggles filled the football field.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Chuckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chuckle. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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