Definition chortle in British English

chortle verb

[intransitive] verb

/ˈtʃɔː(r)t(ə)l/

The word ’chortle’ was coined by Lewis Carroll in his children’s story Through the Looking Glass. It is probably a blend of ’chuckle’ and ’snort’.

to laugh because you are enjoying something

Synonyms and related words

laugh giggle roar

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