noun
chortling
noun
1
The act of laughing in a gleeful, half-snorting way.
"His chortling gave away that he'd read the prank message."
How to Use Chortling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLaughing with a gleeful chuckle or snort, often at something amusing or slightly mischievous.
Word Forms
chortlings plural
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