Chuckle (Verb)
Meaning
Laugh quietly or with restraint.
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She managed to chuckle at the joke despite feeling embarrassed by it.
- He tried to stifle a chuckle as his friend's silly antics caught him off guard.
- The quiet audience began to chuckle as the comedian's witty one-liners hit their mark.
- I couldn't help but chuckle at the adorable puppy's clumsy attempts to walk.
- Her eyes sparkled with amusement as she couldn't help but chuckle at the ridiculous situation.