chortling
|chor-tling|
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/ˈtʃɔːrt.lɪŋ/
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/ˈtʃɔːt.lɪŋ/
(chortle)
joyful laughter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chortle' originates from English, specifically coined by Lewis Carroll in 'Through the Looking-Glass', combining 'chuckle' and 'snort'.
Historical Evolution
'chortle' was coined in the 19th century and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a combination of chuckling and snorting', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'chortle', which means to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way.
She was chortling at the comedian's jokes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45