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Rarechortle
The correct spelling is chortle.
How to pronounce chortle
/ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/
nounIPA: /ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/
Say it like: Cho-rtl-e
The correct spelling is chortle. A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle. For example: "He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke."
Usage Examples
“He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.”
“The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
- 2.A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.
verb
- 1.To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
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