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chortle Synonyms

Another word for chortle

Choosing another word for chortle depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To laugh in a breathy, gleeful, or noisy way.

Usage Example

"The audience began to chuckle at the comedian's clever wordplay."

Strongest
chuckle
Strong
guffaw
snicker
cackle
giggle
laugh
Weak
snort

• noun (Context 2)

A noisy, gleeful, or breathy laugh.

Usage Example

"He let out a sudden chuckle of delight as he read the humorous letter."

Strongest
chuckle
Strong
guffaw
snicker
cackle
giggle
laugh

Opposites of chortle

The opposite of chortle shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

weep
sob
cry
groan
sigh
See all opposites of chortle

• Nearby Words

chorister
chorizo
chorokhi
chortle
chortler
chorus
chough

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chortle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chortle
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