chuckle

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: chuck-le (2)

English Definition

Laugh quietly or inwardly

Example Sentence

He let out a quiet chuckle after hearing the joke.

US IPA /ˈtʃʌkl/

UK IPA /ˈtʃʌkl/

giggle snicker titter laugh quietly

cry sob guffaw