Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

chuffle

verb

/ˈtʃʌfəl/

Definition

To make a series of soft sounds that resemble muffled laughter or chuckling.

Examples

As the comedian cracked a joke, the audience began to chuffle softly in their seats.
She couldn’t help but chuffle when she overheard her brother’s silly comment.

Meaning

Chuffle refers to a sound made typically by a person who finds something amusing yet is trying to hold back laughter. It conveys a sense of quiet joy or amusement.