单词 | chortle |
释义 | chortle From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishchortlechor‧tle /ˈtʃɔːtl $ ˈtʃɔːrtl/ verb [intransitive] formalLAUGHto laugh because you are amused or pleased about something Harry chortled with delight. —chortle noun [countable]→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpuschortle• But now I can emit a genuine chortle.• I tried to wait, expecting him to respond with a gurgle or a chortle.• He chortled and opened the door.• A few of the Dorcas gang chortled appreciatively.• Sharon is still chortling over that stupid joke.Origin chortle (1800-1900) chuckle + snort |
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