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chortling

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb chortle has 1 sense
  1. chuckle, chortle, laugh softly - laugh quietly or with restraint
    --1 is one way to laugh, express joy, express mirth
    Derived form: noun chortle1
    Sample sentence:
    Somebody ----s

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Term: Chortling

Description:

Chortling refers to a cheerful and often gleeful expression of laughter or chuckling. It is an onomatopoeic term that perfectly encapsulates the vivid sound and joyful nature of laughter. Chortling is an infectious and delightful display of amusement that can brighten up any situation.

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Senses:

Sense 1:

As a verb, chortling can describe the act of laughing or chuckling with sheer delight or excitement.

Example sentence: I couldn't help but chortle when I saw the adorable puppy playfully chasing its own tail.

Sense 2:

Chortling can also function as a noun, referring to the actual sound or expression of laughter that is characterized by a gleeful or joyful tone.

Example sentence: The comedian's jokes elicited a chorus of chortlings from the audience.

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