chortle
US /ˈtʃɔːr.t̬əl/
UK /ˈtʃɔːr.t̬əl/
1.
giechelen
to laugh, showing pleasure and satisfaction:
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She chortled with glee at the news.
1.
giechelen
a laugh of pleasure and satisfaction:
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I thought I heard a chortle at the back of the room.