chuckle
word
Definition
To laugh quietly or to yourself, often because something is mildly funny or amusing.
Usage & Nuances
'Chuckle' describes a soft or quiet laugh, less intense than 'laugh' or 'giggle'. Often suggests amusement without strong outward emotion. Common with 'to yourself', e.g., 'He chuckled to himself.' Not used for loud or uncontrollable laughter.
Spanish: reírse entre dientes - soltar una risitaPortuguese (BR): dar uma risadinha - rir baixinhoPortuguese (PT): dar uma risadinha - rir baixinhoChinese (Simplified): 轻声笑 - 暗笑Chinese (Traditional): 輕聲笑 - 暗笑Hindi: धीमे से हँसना - हल्की हँसीArabic: يضحك بصوت منخفض - يضحك بخفةBengali: মৃদু হাসা - ছিমছাম হাসিRussian: посмеиваться - тихо смеятьсяJapanese: くすくす笑うVietnamese: cười thầm - cười khúc khích (nhẹ)Korean: 작게 웃다 - 소리 없이 웃다Turkish: kıkırdamak - hafifçe gülmekUrdu: دبے ہنسنا - آہستہ ہنسناIndonesian: terkekeh kecil - tertawa pelan
Example Sentences
He chuckled at the joke.
basic
She couldn't help but chuckle when she saw the puppy.
basic
The teacher chuckled at the student's answer.
basic
He chuckled to himself as he read the funny text.
natural
"Nice try," she chuckled, shaking her head.
natural
We both chuckled remembering that crazy day.
natural