chuckle
verb (used without object)
to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction.
chuckled
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past participleof chuckle.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof chuckle.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
chuckleverb (used without object)to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction.
Example Sentences
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Peter Fleming, convinced this was just another of his son’s antics, chuckled in disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
When asked if she would run for president in the 2028 elections after being shown polling reflecting her popularity as a potential candidate, Ocasio-Cortez chuckled and tried to sidestep a direct answer.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Baker smiled widely, nodded his head, greeted Ortiz in Spanish, chuckled and walked over to Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero, giving each of them hugs and pats on the back.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Your first line’s coming up. Terrifying. And I remember I said my first line and Meryl sort of chuckled quietly, and I was like, Thank God.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
Pater Lumley chuckled as Mater Lumley answered, “Of course, but that is your second question.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
