The meaning of CHORTLE is to sing or chant exultantly. How to use chortle in a sentence.

/ ˈtʃɔr·t̬ ə l / Add to word list to laugh with pleasure and satisfaction (Definition of chortle from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

CHORTLE definition: to chuckle gleefully. See examples of chortle used in a sentence.

A chortle is a joyful, partly muffled laugh. If you have a toddler, you will recognize the sound of a delighted chortle, sort of louder and a bit more raucous than a giggle.

/ ˈtʃɔr·t̬ ə l / Add to word list to laugh with pleasure and satisfaction (Definition of chortle from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

February 8, 2026 answer of Villainous Chortle clue in NYT Crossword Puzzle. There is One Answer total, Hehe is the most recent and it has 4 letters.

A snorting, joyful laugh or chuckle. To utter a chortle or express with a chortle. [Blend of chuckle and snort.] chor′tler n. Word History: " 'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy."

There was silence for a moment, then Larry began chortling. [VERB] Chortle is also a noun. He gave a chortle.

Aug 5, 2025 · Noun chortle (plural chortles) A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.

Factsheet What does the word chortle mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word chortle. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.