noun a gleeful chuckle or laugh
verb to chuckle or laugh gleefully
Often used in humorous or playful writing to describe a joyful laugh or chuckle
Utilized in poems to convey a sense of merriment and amusement
Frequently used in stand-up comedy routines or comedic sketches to describe a distinctive and hearty laugh
Casually used in everyday conversations to express amusement or delight
Commonly found in children's books to depict a cheerful and gleeful laugh
A writer may use 'chortle' in a character's dialogue or in a descriptive passage to convey a sense of amusement or joy.
A psychologist may use 'chortle' in a therapeutic setting to describe a client's expression of genuine laughter or joy during a session.