chortle

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: chorale, whortle, shortle

Antonyms: chorale, whortle, shortle

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Noun

1. A [[joyful]], somewhat [[muffle]]d [[laugh]], rather like a [[snort]]ing [[chuckle]].
2. A similar sounding [[vocalisation]] of various birds.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To laugh with a chortle or chortles.

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