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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishQuiet, restrained laughter, often at something amusing rather than hilarious.
Common pairings
quiet chuckling
nervous chuckling
chuckling to himself
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Word forms
- Plural
- chucklings
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Rhymes for chuckling
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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.
What is the meaning of chuckling?
"chuckling" (noun) means the act of laughing quietly to oneself, usually at something mildly funny.
