chortle

verb
UK: /ˈtʃɔːrtl/
US: /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

  1. To laugh quietly in a way that expresses amusement or happiness.

    1. He began to chortle at the joke.
    2. She read the silly poem and couldn't help but chortle with delight.

  2. To express something with a chortle.

    1. He chortled his agreement to the plan.
    2. The old man chortled his disapproval of the newfangled contraption loudly.

Synonyms

snort giggle guffaw laugh chuckle
chortle noun

  1. A muffled chuckle expressing delight or amusement.

    1. I heard a chortle from the back row.
    2. The comedian's joke earned a chortle from the usually stoic audience member.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chortle" in English means: To laugh quietly in a way that expresses amusement or happiness., To express something with a chortle..

The phonetic transcription of "chortle" is /ˈtʃɔːrtl/ in British English and /ˈtʃɔːrtl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chortle": snort, giggle, guffaw, laugh, chuckle.

Example usage of "chortle": "He began to chortle at the joke.". More examples on the page.