# chuckling

Pronunciation: say "CHUK-ling" /ˈt͡ʃʌklɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of chuckle. — present participle and gerund of chuckle
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of chuckle. Use this form for the action happening now or as the name of the action.
   - _The audience was chuckling at the comedian's dry wit._
   - _Chuckling softly, he folded the letter and set it aside._

## Noun

2. A single quiet, half-suppressed laugh.
   - Simple: A short, quiet laugh.
   - _A soft chuckling came from behind the closed office door._
   - _The old man answered the question with a knowing chuckling._

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