chortles
chortles is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, chortles is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofchortles
- A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
Example: "He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke."
- A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.
- To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
Example: "The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures."
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