chuckle
/ˈtʃʌkəl/
verb
- To laugh quietly or in a suppressed way, often expressing amusement or satisfaction.
- She chuckled softly while reading the comic strip.
- The old man chuckled to himself as he remembered a happy memory.
- He chuckled at the funny joke his friend told.
noun
- A quiet or suppressed laugh.
- His chuckle was warm and friendly, putting everyone at ease.
- A soft chuckle escaped her lips when she saw the puppy's antics.
- I heard a chuckle from the back of the room during the movie.