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Chortle Definition & Meaning

chortle
noun
  1. a soft partly suppressed laugh
verb
  1. laugh quietly or with restraint

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Frequently asked questions

What does chortle mean?
a soft partly suppressed laugh laugh quietly or with restraint
What part of speech is chortle?
Chortle is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does chortle have?
Chortle has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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