chuckle Meaning & Definition
What Does Chuckle Mean?
Chuckle is a noun that means A quiet laugh. As a verb, it means To laugh quietly or inwardly. As an adjective, it means Clumsy.
Chuckle: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈt͡ʃʌkəl// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | chortle, laugh softly and grope |
| Plural | chuckles |
| Comparative / superlative | more chuckle, most chuckle |
| Verb forms | chuckles, chuckling, chuckled |
Chuckle Definition (Noun)
- A quiet laugh.
Chuckle as a Verb
- To laugh quietly or inwardly.
- To communicate through chuckling.
She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.
- To make the sound of a chicken; to cluck.
- To call together, or call to follow, as a hen calls her chickens; to cluck.
- To fondle; to indulge or pamper.
Chuckle as an Adjective
- Clumsy.
Synonyms of Chuckle
Chuckle synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Chuckle
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Chuckle in a Sentence
She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.
Word Forms & Grammar
chuckle (plural chuckles)
chuckle (third-person singular simple present chuckles, present participle chuckling, simple past and past participle chuckled)
chuckle (comparative more chuckle, superlative most chuckle)
Words That Rhyme With Chuckle
Origin of Chuckle
Origin 1: From chuck (“laugh”) + -le.
Origin 2: Perhaps from chock (“a log”).
Chuckle Pronunciation
Chuckle is pronounced //ˈt͡ʃʌkəl// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chuckle
Is chuckle a noun or a verb?
Chuckle is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is another word for chuckle?
You can replace chuckle with words such as chortle, laugh softly and grope. See the full list of chuckle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of chuckle?
The plural of chuckle is chuckles.
What is the past tense of chuckle?
The past tense of chuckle is chuckled. The present participle is chuckling.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of chuckle?
The comparative form is more chuckle and the superlative form is most chuckle.