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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Award show producers seemed to scramble for hosts that didn’t already have a record of ruffling feathers and could, at the bare minimum, garner a few chuckles from the crowd.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
"I'd come here once a month for a holiday if I could," he chuckles.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"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
“My sister and I introduced him to Jockstrap,” Grohl chuckles when I ask what bands she introduced her dad to during those rides.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
But then the anchorman chuckles, and something inside Dad snaps.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
