chortle

/ˈtʃɔː.təl/ (bre, ipa) · [tʃˈɔrtəl] /ˈtʃɔːr.t̬əl/ (ame, ipa) · [tʃˈɔrtəl] /ˈchȯr-tᵊl How to pronounce chortle (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtʃɔːtl/ (bre, ipa) · [tʃˈɔrtəl] /ˈtʃɔːrtl/ (ame, ipa)

chortle — verb

  • chortlepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • chortles3rd person singular
  • chortling-ing form
  • chortledpast simple

1. to laugh in a pleased, bubbling way because something makes you feel amused and

1.動詞不及物C2
釋義

to laugh in a pleased, bubbling way because something makes you feel amused and satisfied at the same time

例句

Vikram chortled when his final dart landed in the center.

chortle when a result brings amused satisfaction

Mira chortled over the mayor's clumsy joke during lunch.

pattern: chortle over something amusing

同義詞
  • chuckle

    usually quieter and less triumphant than chortle

  • guffaw

    much louder and less controlled than chortle

  • snicker

    often carries mockery, while chortle is more warmly delighted

文法句型

chortle with delight

chortle at a joke

chortle over something

用法筆記

Often suggests a richer, more satisfied sound than laugh or chuckle. It commonly appears when someone enjoys a joke, a small success, or another person's silly mistake.

常見錯誤

❌The audience chortled politely during the memorial service.
✅The audience laughed politely during the memorial service.
💡chortle sounds openly amused and does not fit respectful, restrained situations.
❌The baby chortled from pain after falling off the chair.
✅The baby cried from pain after falling off the chair.
💡chortle describes amused pleasure, not laughter caused by pain.

chortle — noun