chuckles
word · lemma: chuckle
/ˈtʃəkəɫz/
CHUH-kuhlz
/tʃˈʌkəlz/
CHUH-kuhlz
Definition
"Chuckles" is the plural of "chuckle," a quiet, soft laugh. As a verb form, it can also mean laughs in a low, warm, or amused way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes gentle, quiet laughter, not loud laughing. Common patterns are "a chuckle," "let out a chuckle," and "he chuckles at the joke." It often suggests warmth, mild amusement, or playful irony.
Spanish: risitas - risas suavesPortuguese (BR): risadinhas - risos baixosPortuguese (PT): risinhos - risos abafadosChinese (Simplified): 轻笑声 - 咯咯笑Chinese (Traditional): 輕笑聲 - 咯咯笑Hindi: हल्की हँसी - दबी हुई हँसीArabic: ضحكات خفيفة - قهقهات مكتومةBengali: ঠাট্টা হাসি - চাপা হাসিRussian: тихие смешки - посмеиванияJapanese: くすくす笑いVietnamese: cười khúc khíchKorean: 낄낄거림 - 빙그레 웃음Turkish: kıkırdamaUrdu: دبے دبے قہقہےIndonesian: cekikikan
Example Sentences
I heard small chuckles in the back of the room.
basic
The children gave a few chuckles during the story.
basic
He chuckles when he sees the funny photo.
basic
A couple of chuckles went around the table, but nobody said anything.
natural
She chuckles every time I bring up that old vacation story.
natural
His dry comment got a few chuckles, then the meeting moved on.
natural