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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

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

Word Forms

chortlings plural

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