Expressions Of Amusement

noun A soft or suppressed laugh

verb To laugh quietly or inwardly

• As the professor finished his lecture, a few students couldn't help but chuckle at his dry sense of humor.
• I couldn't help but chuckle when I saw the video of the cat trying to fit into a tiny box.
• I let out a little chuckle when my friend tripped over his own feet.
• The old man chuckled to himself as he remembered the mischief he got into as a young boy.

noun a loud and hearty laugh

verb to laugh loudly and heartily

• The professor let out a hearty guffaw after hearing the student's clever joke.
• We all burst into guffaws when the comedian told his hilarious story.
• I couldn't help but guffaw at the ridiculous meme my friend sent me.
• The idea of a talking dog was so absurd that it elicited a guffaw from everyone in the room.

noun a high-pitched, silly laugh or giggle

• She let out a quiet 'tee hee' as she read the amusing anecdote in the book.
• I couldn't help but 'tee hee' when I saw the funny meme on social media.
• The comedian's joke was so hilarious, everyone in the audience was 'tee hee'ing.
• The mischievous child's 'tee hee' gave away his secret hiding spot.