Chortle
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Chortle [chawr-tl]

NOUN, VERB

Verb

  • Laugh in a noisy way

Noun

  • A noisy laugh
Example

“As grandma listened to the little boy’s joke, she started to chortle.”

“He will make you chortle in his company.”

Synonyms

Cackle, Chuckle, Giggle, Snicker

Antonyms

Frown, Cry, Moan, Wail