Looking for the meaning of the word CHUCKLING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CHUCKLING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Chuckle
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘laugh convulsively’): from chuck meaning ‘to cluck’ in late Middle English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtʃʌkl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
laugh quietly or inwardly
Short Definition:laugh quietly or inwardly
Examples:- I chuckled at the astonishment on her face
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