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
Etta says Leto "chuckled" at that, as if it were funny.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
And while some chuckled when Everlane and its peers boasted about being tech-savvy, millennial brands did operate differently from their predecessors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
The man chuckled, reluctant to show confusion in front of a guest.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
