1. to laugh in a gleeful or satisfied way
Usage: informal

1. a gleeful or satisfied laugh
Usage: informal

Examples

• He chortled with delight when he heard the good news.
• The children chortled at the funny cartoon.
• She couldn’t help but chortle at his silly joke.
• His chortle filled the room with warmth.
• The comedian’s story earned a hearty chortle from the audience.
• With a satisfied chortle, she finished the puzzle.