Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chortle
verb
/ˈtʃɔːrtl/
Definition
A happy, chuckling laugh.
Examples
- She couldn’t help but chortle at the silly joke.
- The child chortled with delight upon opening his birthday presents.
- As he read the funny story, he chortled loudly, attracting the attention of everyone in the room.
Meaning
To chortle means to laugh in a joyful and somewhat snorting manner, often because something is amusing or delightful.
Synonyms
- chuckle
- laugh
- giggle
- snicker
