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The correct spelling is chortles.

How to pronounce chortles

noun

Say it like: Cho-rtl-es

The correct spelling is chortles. 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. 1.A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
  2. 2.A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.

verb

  1. 1.To laugh with a chortle or chortles.

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