chuckling

/ˈtʃʌk.əl/ (bre, ipa) · [tʃˈʌklɪŋ] /ˈtʃʌk.əl/ (ame, ipa)

chuckling — verb

  • chucklingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • chucklings3rd person singular
  • chucklinging-ing form
  • chucklingedpast simple

1. to give a soft, low laugh, often because something seems gently funny.

1.動詞不及物B1
釋義

to give a soft, low laugh, often because something seems gently funny.

例句

Constanza was chuckling when the kitten fell into the laundry basket.

be chuckling when + small funny event

After reading the note again, Ishaan sat there chuckling to himself.

pattern: chuckle to oneself

同義詞
  • giggle

    usually sounds lighter, higher, and more childish or nervous than chuckling

  • snicker

    quiet like chuckling, but often carries a mocking feeling

  • chortle

    more open and cheerful than chuckling, with stronger delight

反義詞
  • sob

    shows sadness instead of amusement

  • groan

    shows pain, annoyance, or disappointment instead of quiet laughter

文法句型

be chuckling

keep chuckling

chuckle at + noun

chuckle to oneself

用法筆記

Often used for a quiet reaction that lasts for a short time. It commonly appears with be or keep, and often follows at or a clause naming the funny moment.

常見錯誤

❌The crowd was chuckling loudly all night.
✅The crowd was laughing loudly all night.
💡'chuckling' already suggests a soft, quiet laugh, so it does not fit with 'loudly'.
❌Mina was chuckling her brother's story.
✅Mina was chuckling at her brother's story.
💡'chuckle' normally needs 'at' before the thing that amuses you.