English noun: chortle | |||
| 1. | chortle (communication) a soft partly suppressed laugh | ||
| Synonyms | chuckle | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | laugh, laughter | ||
English verb: chortle | |||
| 1. | chortle (body) laugh quietly or with restraint | ||
| Synonyms | chuckle, laugh softly | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | express joy, express mirth, laugh | ||