noun
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.”
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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 notesIn plain EnglishLaughing with a gleeful chuckle or snort, often at something amusing or slightly mischievous.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chortlings
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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.
