chuckling
Translation
to chuckle
Examples
He was chuckling at the funny cartoon.
He was chuckling at the funny cartoon.
She read the joke and started chuckling.
She read the joke and started chuckling.
Grammar Patterns
((at sth.)) to laugh quietly at (sth.) He was chuckling at the memory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: giggle, snicker, chortle; Antonyms: cry, sob
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, imitating the sound of a quiet laugh.
Memory Tips
Imagine a chicken 'clucking' quietly, which sounds like 'chuckling'.