chortle

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a soft partly suppressed laugh

Similar word(s): chuckle

Definition categories: communication, laugh, laughter

Sentences with chortle as a noun:

- He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.

verb

1. laugh quietly or with restraint

Similar word(s): chuckle

Definition categories: body, laugh

Sentences with chortle as a verb:

- The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.