chuckle
verb (used without object)
to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction.
chuckles
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pluralof chuckle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof chuckle (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
chuckleverb (used without object)to laugh softly or amusedly, usually with satisfaction.
Example Sentences
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"With so many unanswered questions, gravity remains one of the most fascinating areas of research. It's a naturally attractive field," Gallardo chuckles.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Were those chuckles overpowered by groans and eye rolls?
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Many plays and musicals are supposed to draw chuckles, but theatergoers today are cackling like they’re at a comedy show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Alex McKechnie chuckles at the leap of faith he took when he packed up almost all his belongings in Glasgow and booked a one-way flight to Vancouver, Canada on 7 September 1974.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
“I suppose that’s my workout for the day,” he chuckles.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
