chortle

• Существительное, обозначающее тихий, частично подавленный смех, часто выражающий веселье или радость.

A noun referring to a soft, partly suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or glee.

1. A soft, suppressed laughB2informal

   A quiet, gleeful laugh that is partly suppressed, often expressing amusement or satisfaction.

   Сдавленный смех

   • He let out a chortle at the comedian's joke.
   • Her chortle was barely audible during the movie.
   • The child's chortle filled the room with joy.

   Synonymschucklegigglesnickersniggertitter

   Antonymshowlsobwail

• Глагол, используемый для выражения радостного, ликующего смеха или хихиканья, часто сдержанным или самодовольным образом.

A verb used to express a joyful, gleeful laugh or chuckle, often in a restrained or self-satisfied manner.

1. Laugh quietly or with restraintB2informal

   To laugh in a quiet, suppressed, or restrained manner, often expressing amusement or satisfaction.

   Хихикать

   • He chortled softly at the comedian's joke.
   • She chortled to herself while reading the funny story.
   • The audience chortled during the amusing scene.

   Synonymschucklegigglesnickersniggertitter

   Antonymsbellowhowlroarscreechshriek