chuckle vs giggle

Both 'chuckle' and 'giggle' are correct English words used to describe different types of laughter. 'Chuckle' is a quiet or suppressed laugh, often with a sense of amusement or satisfaction. 'Giggle' is a higher-pitched, often nervous or silly laugh. The choice between the two depends on the context and the type of laughter being described.

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chuckle

The word 'chuckle' is a correct English term used to describe a quiet or suppressed laugh, often with a sense of amusement or satisfaction.

You can use 'chuckle' to describe a quiet or suppressed laugh that conveys amusement or satisfaction. It is often used in contexts where someone finds something funny but doesn't burst out laughing.

Examples:

He couldn't help but chuckle at her witty remark.
The old man chuckled softly at the memory of his youth.
She gave a little chuckle as she read the joke.

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The priest hides a chuckle behind a cough.
And he... (wry chuckle) he recognized me instantly.
It starts as a chuckle then turns to a shout.
After the table was read, I said to Seth, Appel says with a chuckle. And he said, 'a, I would not worry about the length.
Still makes me chuckle really after all this time
Give me a medium chuckle here... and then a big hand.
Dilsah Sue reacts with a chuckle.
That gets a reluctant chuckle from the Warrior Princess in question.
Rhea takes her arm with a chuckle
Just give the guy a hair flip and chuckle.
'You mean, what am I supposed to do?' said Mr. Wilson with a chuckle.
Privately the officers must have had a good chuckle at my hapless condition.
Each and every time once you smile, chuckle or frown wrinkles are caused by contractions with the sensitive underlying facial muscular tissues.
Frequent end users often use a incredibly careless mindset, a large appetite and chuckle at anything and all kinds of things.
Full of hope Mum rubs her nose on that of her daughter. Dilsah Sue reacts with a chuckle.
"then nobody sleeps, small chuckle."
(Lena) Fine. [sarcastic chuckle]
The only thing I would suggest is... Before your first line, you respond to her line with a mirthless chuckle.
Now give me a medium-sized chuckle here.
I've never even heard you chuckle.

Alternatives:

laugh quietly
smile to oneself
giggle softly
snicker
chortle

giggle

The word 'giggle' is a correct English term used to describe a higher-pitched, often nervous or silly laugh.

You can use 'giggle' to describe a higher-pitched, often nervous or silly laugh. It is commonly associated with amusement, nervousness, or silliness.

Examples:

The children couldn't stop giggling during the funny movie.
She tried to stifle a giggle as she watched the clown's antics.
His giggle was infectious and soon everyone was laughing.

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And she had this adorable giggle and my dad was really funny.
Your giggle's like strawberry wine.
Capture every stroke, word and giggle.
I actually heard him giggle yesterday.
Or the one that makes me giggle?
You're embarrassed for laughing, so you devolve into a nervous giggle.
(Mora) Him... take photos mother, son, daughter (giggle) wife just to earn.
This investigation has become... (giggle) a free advertising!
You walk off and have yourself a nice long giggle.
You want to giggle for dada?
Well, then you might want to have a few Jell-O shots before you spend the night in that giggle box.
If your voice goes up in pitch past the high C, it's a giggle.
And then I started to giggle 'cause I realized he was getting a bit nervous.
I feel like I want to giggle behind my hand at a lot of things and hold, but not eat, a big ice cream cone.
With that said, size doesn't always matter (giggle if you must).
Don't giggle like a ruddy female!
Life is... a horrible little giggle in the midst of a forced death march towards hell.
(giggle) a free advertising!
And I feel like my high-pitched giggle will make us both really uncomfortable.

Alternatives:

laugh nervously
chuckle softly
snicker
titter
guffaw

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