Chortle (Verb)
Meaning
Laugh quietly or with restraint.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- As she watched her little brother make a silly face, she couldn't help but chortle behind her hand.
- Her husband's ridiculous impression of their neighbor made her chortle into her coffee cup.
- The students in the back of the classroom chortled at the teacher's hilarious anecdote but tried to stifle their laughter.
- The audience chortled at the witty remark, though they knew they shouldn't be laughing at the seriousness of the situation.
- When her funny friend cracked a joke, she let out a stifled chortle, her eyes shining with amusement.