Definition of Chortle
Chortle
chor·tle


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To laugh or express joy with a snorting or chuckling sound.

e.g. The comedian's joke made the audience chortle with delight.

(verb)
to sing or chant joyously;

e.g. She liked to chortle about as she cleaned house.

(verb)
to laugh or chuckle to express amusement or pleasure;

e.g. He had a low, husky chortle;

(verb)
to say or sing with a chortling intonation;

e.g. The way he would chortle out his praise was lyrical.



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