chortle
UK /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/ US /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/
noun 2verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.
2
A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.
verb
1
To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.
'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy.
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