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chuckling

/tʃʌklɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chuckling mean?

verb

To laugh in a low, gentle, and often slightly amused manner, often in a quiet or subdued way.

Example

"She was chuckling to herself as she read the funny joke."

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