Chuckle/ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/nounA quiet laugh.Synonyms: chortle, giggle, snigger, titterverbTo laugh quietly or inwardly.To communicate through chuckling.“She chuckled her assent to my offer as she got in the car.”To make the sound of a chicken; to cluck.Synonyms: grope, pet, touch up, coddle, posset🔗 Explore synonyms & relationships🌍 See word origin & history