B2verbemotions
US/ˈtʃʌk.əl/
UK/ˈtʃʌk.əl/
to laugh quietly, often with your mouth closed
In context
My dad chuckled when he saw my old school photos.
He chuckled to himself while reading the message.
The teacher couldn't help chuckling at the student's creative excuse.
Words that go with chuckle
verb + preposition
- chuckle to yourselfDo you ever chuckle to yourself on the bus like I do?
- chuckle atEveryone chuckled at his joke.
verb + adverb
- chuckle softlyGrandpa chuckled softly in his chair.
- chuckle quietlyShe chuckled quietly at the back of the room.
adjective + noun
- little chuckleHe gave a little chuckle and nodded.