chuckle — to laugh quietly or inwardly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to laugh quietly or inwardly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃʌkəl/
Korean meaning: 낄낄거리다, 조용히 웃다
Korean pronunciation: **척**클
Example Sentences
- Dad couldn't help but chuckle when he saw his son trying to eat spaghetti with chopsticks.
- The teacher chuckled at the student's creative excuse for being late.
- She gave a knowing chuckle when her friend fell for the same prank again.
chuckle
VERB//ˈtʃʌkəl//
to laugh quietly or inwardly
A woman chuckles quietly while reading an amusing book in the library
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Buckle up, crack your knuckle, then chuckle with pride!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
First appeared in the 16th century as an onomatopoeia (sound-imitating word) that mimics the sound of quiet, suppressed laughter. The word naturally evolved from the actual sound people make when chuckling.
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“Dad couldn't help but chuckle when he saw his son trying to eat spaghetti with chopsticks.”
“The teacher chuckled at the student's creative excuse for being late.”
“She gave a knowing chuckle when her friend fell for the same prank again.”
“The grandfather chuckled warmly as he watched his grandchildren play.”
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