| 单词 | chortle |
| 释义 | chortle (once / 11343 pages) nv A chortle is a joyful, partly muffled laugh. If you have a toddler, you will recognize the sound of a delighted chortle, sort of louder and a bit more raucous than a giggle. In 1871, Lewis Carroll, who wrote "Alice in Wonderland," coined the word chortle in the poem "Jabberwocky," about a son who slays a monster and comes back to his relieved and happy father: "'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy." Experts consider the word a blend of the words chuckle and snort and the laugh itself is also a cross between the two. You may chortle in glee if you find out your work nemesis just got a new job in another office — out of state. WORD FAMILYchortle: chortled, chortles, chortling USAGE EXAMPLESJurors on Friday were shown video of him confessing to F.B.I. agents — calmly, clinically and occasionally chortling. New York Times(Dec 11, 2016) Many of those currently chortling away could find their personal circumstances significantly deteriorate as a result of decisions taken by the politicians they support. The Guardian(Nov 24, 2016) His fans make pilgrimages to the tent-lined strip beneath the 110 Freeway near the Coliseum — he calls it “Paradise Lane” — to chortle and take selfies. Los Angeles Times(Nov 24, 2016) 1n a soft partly suppressed laugh Syn|Hyper chuckle laugh, laughter the sound of laughing 2v laugh quietly or with restraint Syn|Hyper chuckle, laugh softly express joy, express mirth, laugh produce laughter |
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