chuckle
/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chuckles · chuckling · chuckled
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A quiet laugh.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To laugh quietly or inwardly.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To communicate through chuckling.
Verb
Examples
She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chuckle” mean?
A quiet laugh.
Is “chuckle” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.