chuckling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of laughing or finding something amusing.

  - "He was chuckling to himself as he read the funny comic strip."
  - "The children were chuckling and clapping each other on the back as they told jokes."

• Noun

  A soft, pleasant sound of laughter.

  - "The sound of chuckling filled the room as everyone enjoyed the party."
  - "The baby gave a sweet chuckling sound when tickled under his chin."

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Synonyms

grope , pet , touch up , coddle , posset

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chuckling
mumbling , stumbling , grumbling , numbling

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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Chuckling is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'ciccian', meaning to chirp or make a short, sharp sound.

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Trivia

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1. Chuckling is a common sound in cartoons and animated films.

2. The longest recorded chuckle lasted for 3 minutes and 22 seconds.

3. In some cultures, chuckling is considered a sign of politeness or respect.

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Related Concepts

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1. Giggling: Giggling is a similar sound of laughter, but it is often used to describe a more childish or nervous laugh.

2. Snickering: Snickering is a quiet, suppressed laugh, often used to describe a mischievous or mocking laugh.

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Culture

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Chuckling is often used to describe a soft, pleasant laugh or a quiet, contained laugh. It can also be used to describe the sound of laughter itself. In literature, chuckling is often used to convey amusement, merriment, or mischief.

How to Memorize "chuckling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself making a soft, pleasant laugh. Visualize the sound and the feeling in your chest as you chuckle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chuckling' with a warm, friendly feeling. Think of a time when you felt happy and content, and remember the sound of your own chuckle.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Can Hide Under Little Nooks' to remember the definition of chuckling as the act of laughing or finding something amusing.

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