chuckle

Meaning of chuckle in English

Noun

US /ˈʧʌkəl/ UK /ˈʧʌkl/

1. a quiet laugh

We had a good chuckle over the school principal's speech.

Verb

US /ˈʧʌkəl/ UK /ˈʧʌkl/

1. laugh quietly or inwardly

Why are you chuckling?