chuckling
Translation
to laugh quietly
Examples
He was chuckling to himself about the joke.
He was chuckling to himself about the joke.
She read the funny card, chuckling softly.
She read the funny card, chuckling softly.
Grammar Patterns
((at/about sth.)) to laugh quietly because you are thinking about (sth.) funny He was chuckling at the memory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: giggle, chortle, snicker; Antonyms: cry, sob
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a quiet laugh.
Memory Tips
Imagine a chicken 'clucking' quietly, which sounds like 'chuckling'.