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chortling

Chortling (noun) means the act of laughing in a gleeful, half-snorting way. Example: “His chortling gave away that he'd read the prank message.”

noun
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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 notes

In plain EnglishLaughing with a gleeful chuckle or snort, often at something amusing or slightly mischievous.

Word forms

chortlings plural

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What does “chortling” mean?

The word “chortling” means the act of laughing in a gleeful, half-snorting way. In plain terms, laughing with a gleeful chuckle or snort, often at something amusing or slightly mischievous.

How do you use “chortling” in a sentence?

Here is “chortling” used in a sentence: “His chortling gave away that he'd read the prank message.”

What part of speech is “chortling”?

“Chortling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of chortling?

"chortling" (noun) means the act of laughing in a gleeful, half-snorting way.

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