CHUCKLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of chuckle

as in laughter

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement a quick chuckle at the funny comment

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chuckle

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verb

ˈchə-kᵊl

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

Noun

Brian Leonard’s smartly funny ode to his difficult daughter — a child whose behavior was so problematic, the family cycled through 28 therapists — offers plenty of chuckles, even with key questions left unanswered. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026 The risk, though, with horror-comedy—with dinging from chuckles to shrieks and back again—is always an evacuated center. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Verb

Cubs pitcher David Peterson was coming out of the bullpen to pitch in the eighth inning after the fight took place, and the umpires were chuckling. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Everyone chuckled, especially our Argentinian hosts, who had never met an Idaho cowboy quite like True before. — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chuckle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chuckle

Noun

Moments of mutual support and understanding, of belly-aching laughter and silliness, of care and deep love.

— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
But there were scores of times that the specific verbiages were a source of humor judging by the laughter of many in the audience.

— Bill Hirschman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of laughter

Verb

Less than half a mile away, business owner Sierra Jordan told CNN the familiar sound of children laughing and playing outside at recess gave way to the frantic arrival of ambulances.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
At-large Councilwoman Victoria Watlington posted an Instagram video of herself laughing about the situation the morning after the meeting.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of laugh

Noun

Or two birds face-to-face in close proximity, covering themselves with their wings as if to share a secret kiss away from prying eyes, could evoke a giggle.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
Whittler kept trying to make it through the broadcast, but couldn’t contain her giggles.

— Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of giggle

Noun

But there’s another 45 supremely indulgent auteur gunk that is snicker-worthy.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
As executed, the 2019 show is an emotional yet refreshingly unsentimental black comedy that snickers in the face of empowerment buzzwords like, well, healing journey.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026