chuckle

Meanings

• Verb (to chuckle) or Noun

  A light, often involuntary and joyous laugh.

  - "After hearing the joke, the audience chuckled."
  - "The baby chuckled when tickled under the chin."

---

Pronunciation

1. /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95143217"
2. /ˈt͡ʃʌkəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95143217"

---

Synonyms

chortle , giggle , snigger , titter , grope , pet , touch up , coddle , posset

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with chuckle
hubble , bubble , trouble , double , grumble , mumble , rumble , stumble

---

Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Chucklehead (English) : A foolish or stupid person
   

2. Chuckleberry (English) : A type of berry
   

---

Variants

List of all variants of chuckle that leads to same result
chuckle , chuckled , chuckles , chucklesome , chuckling , chucklingly

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

chuckles (noun, plural), chuckled (past tense, verb), chuckles (present participle, verb), chucklesome (adjective)

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to throw' or 'to toss up' in Old English. The modern meaning developed in the late 17th century.

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Chuckles are contagious.

2. The average person chuckles about 150 times a day.

3. Chuckles can be heard in various animal species, including monkeys and seals.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Giggle: A type of laugh that is similar to a chuckle but often considered more childlike.

2. Snicker: A quiet, suppressed chuckle, often used to hide amusement during inappropriate situations.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Chuckles are often associated with amusement, joy, and light-heartedness. They can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "chuckle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people laughing lightly and joyfully, their faces filled with happiness.

2. associate
   

   - Think of a happy memory or a funny joke that makes you chuckle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'Chuckles' as 'Cheerful Chuckling Sounds'.

---

Memorize "chuckle" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize chuckle is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.