chuckle
Translation
to chuckle, to laugh quietly
Examples
He chuckled at the memory.
He chuckled at the memory.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to laugh quietly at (sth.) He chuckled at the memory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: giggle, chortle, snigger
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a quiet, suppressed laugh.
Memory Tips
The word 'chuckle' sounds like the noise it describes. Think of a soft, happy laugh.