1. quiet laughs expressing mild amusement
Usage: plural form of chuckle

1. laughs quietly in a way that shows mild amusement
Usage: third person singular present tense

Examples

• The comedian’s jokes drew chuckles from the audience.
• She heard quiet chuckles coming from the next room.
• His silly mistake caused a few chuckles among his friends.
• Dad chuckles whenever he reads the funny comics.
• The baby chuckles when tickled under the chin.
• He chuckles to himself while reading the amusing email.
• The teacher’s gentle humor always brings chuckles from students.