noun

chuckling

Chuckling (noun) means the act of laughing quietly to oneself, usually at something mildly funny. Example: “His chuckling gave away that he'd read the embarrassing text.”

noun

The act of laughing quietly to oneself, usually at something mildly funny.

"His chuckling gave away that he'd read the embarrassing text."

"There was quiet chuckling from the back row throughout the film."

How to Use Chuckling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishQuiet, restrained laughter, often at something amusing rather than hilarious.

Common pairings

quiet chuckling nervous chuckling chuckling to himself

Word Forms

chucklings plural

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Rhymes for chuckling

duckling suckling buckling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “chuckling” mean?

The word “chuckling” means the act of laughing quietly to oneself, usually at something mildly funny. In plain terms, quiet, restrained laughter, often at something amusing rather than hilarious.

How do you use “chuckling” in a sentence?

Here is “chuckling” used in a sentence: “His chuckling gave away that he'd read the embarrassing text.”

What part of speech is “chuckling”?

“Chuckling” is a noun.