Definition of Chuckle
Chuckle
chuck·le


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to laugh lightly or quietly at something, either inwardly or audibly; to make a quiet, personal, inward laugh;

e.g. The joke made me chuckle, even though most people did not find it funny.

(verb)
to say something with or as if with light laughter;

e.g. I heard her chuckle that she had planned to surprise us here.

(noun)
a light and quiet laugh, which may or may not be suppressed;

e.g. He said with a chuckle that he didn't mean to offend anyone.



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