chortle

chortle about (someone or something)

To laugh about someone or something. I was still chortling about that scene in the movie the next day.

chortle over (something)

To laugh or chuckle gleefully about something. I was still chortling over that scene in the movie the next day.

chortle with (a particular quality)

To give a laugh or chuckle filled with some particular emotion or quality. I couldn't help but chortle with delight when I saw the little girl feed her ice cream cone to her dog. I began chortling with amusement over Tom's ridiculous comments.

chortle about someone or something

and chortle over someone or something

to chuckle or giggle about someone or something funny. I was chortling about Elaine's silly puppy for a long time. Elaine chortled about me and my dislike for cats.

chuckle with something

and chortle with something

to giggle in some manner because one is gleeful or happy. He chuckled with unsuppressed mirth at the antics of the strangely dressed people. Sally chortled with glee at the thought of Ken slipping on the ice.

See also: chuckle

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

See also:

chortle over (something)
chortle about
chortle about (someone or something)
chuckle over (someone or something)
raise a laugh
raise a laugh/smile
for a laugh
laugh until you cry
laugh (oneself) silly
laugh oneself silly

References in periodicals archive

On May 4, Chortle award nominee and Radio 4 News Quiz writer John Luke Roberts brings his John Luke Roberts Distracts You From A Murder to the city, performing whimsical, esoteric comedy to distract audiences from the "brutal, bloody, sickening, terrifying, inhuman, soulless, nauseating, deranged, god-awful murder" he will be committing during the show.

Preview; LIVERPOOL COMEDY FESTIVAL The Kazimier

To vote for Joe in the Chortle Awards, go to www.chortle.co.uk.

I'm addicted to stand-up - Joe; Comedy By Roz Laws

Don't ask me what chortle is, because I don't know (unless it is similar to a guffaw).

Totally harsh on your mellow chortle scene, #1

This is my first Father's Day without a father and I've had to stop myself a few times this week from picking up the funny cards that would always make him chortle.

Why dads are so special

MANUEL PELLEGRINI being unable to add up in Munich and Joe Kinnear being made director of football at Newcastle raised a chortle.

best joke

ONE time Chortle Student Comedian of the Year, Joe Lycett, is headlining the Comedy Cellar next week.

Purr-fect lines; comedy caption

Their arrival comes hot on the heels of a Chortle Award 2011 nomination for their Peacock and Gamble Podcast and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Tales of the unexpected

Local favourite Jason Cook is on a short-list of four for the Best Compere title at this year's Chortle Awards; while Middlesbrough Town Hall and Stockton's ARC have both been listed in the Best Venue in the North section.

Cooking up a great prize

Today, we can still chortle about its blatant bribery of officialdom and its references to government training schemes and horrible hospital food.

Old parody still relevant

After being put through his paces in the heats, Jack was chosen among 12 of the qualified finalists at the Chortle Student Comedy Awards at the Pleasance Dome in the Scottish city.

Jack's jokes add up to a big success; ENTERTAINMENT: Maths graduate wins stand-up comedy crown at arts festival

Their observations are sharp, but it smacks of a private performance for their fans rather than a mainstream chortle for fresh audiences.

Guest list fails to hit the mark; the razz movie reviews FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION *** 12A

This latest Frat Pack (any chortle fest starring the likes of Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Jack Black etc) movie may not be the best from a stable which has provided us with Dodgeball, Starsky and Hutch, School of Rock and Zoolander, but it should still provide a pleasant evening at the cinema.

The dark side!

A typical American at the 16th will chortle "Get in the hole" or "Youdaman" as the player hits his tee shot.

Sport on TV: Pick of the day

It's all very silly, despite the presence of Callow, Celia Imrie, Stephen Fry and Co but no doubt the kids will chortle at the rude noises.

Living: Not the stinker you'd expect

FORMER Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Nathan Caton is the headline act at this month's Comedy Cellar.

Comedy competition; sound bites

词组	chortle
释义	chortle chortle about (someone or something) To laugh about someone or something. I was still chortling about that scene in the movie the next day. See also: chortle chortle over (something) To laugh or chuckle gleefully about something. I was still chortling over that scene in the movie the next day. See also: chortle, over chortle with (a particular quality) To give a laugh or chuckle filled with some particular emotion or quality. I couldn't help but chortle with delight when I saw the little girl feed her ice cream cone to her dog. I began chortling with amusement over Tom's ridiculous comments. See also: chortle, particular Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. chortle about someone or something and chortle over someone or something to chuckle or giggle about someone or something funny. I was chortling about Elaine's silly puppy for a long time. Elaine chortled about me and my dislike for cats. See also: chortle chuckle with something and chortle with something to giggle in some manner because one is gleeful or happy. He chuckled with unsuppressed mirth at the antics of the strangely dressed people. Sally chortled with glee at the thought of Ken slipping on the ice. See also: chuckle McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: chortle over (something) chortle about chortle about (someone or something) chuckle over (someone or something) raise a laugh raise a laugh/smile for a laugh laugh until you cry laugh (oneself) silly laugh oneself silly References in periodicals archive On May 4, Chortle award nominee and Radio 4 News Quiz writer John Luke Roberts brings his John Luke Roberts Distracts You From A Murder to the city, performing whimsical, esoteric comedy to distract audiences from the "brutal, bloody, sickening, terrifying, inhuman, soulless, nauseating, deranged, god-awful murder" he will be committing during the show. Preview; LIVERPOOL COMEDY FESTIVAL The Kazimier To vote for Joe in the Chortle Awards, go to www.chortle.co.uk. I'm addicted to stand-up - Joe; Comedy By Roz Laws Don't ask me what chortle is, because I don't know (unless it is similar to a guffaw). Totally harsh on your mellow chortle scene, #1 This is my first Father's Day without a father and I've had to stop myself a few times this week from picking up the funny cards that would always make him chortle. Why dads are so special MANUEL PELLEGRINI being unable to add up in Munich and Joe Kinnear being made director of football at Newcastle raised a chortle. best joke ONE time Chortle Student Comedian of the Year, Joe Lycett, is headlining the Comedy Cellar next week. Purr-fect lines; comedy caption Their arrival comes hot on the heels of a Chortle Award 2011 nomination for their Peacock and Gamble Podcast and a hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Tales of the unexpected Local favourite Jason Cook is on a short-list of four for the Best Compere title at this year's Chortle Awards; while Middlesbrough Town Hall and Stockton's ARC have both been listed in the Best Venue in the North section. Cooking up a great prize Today, we can still chortle about its blatant bribery of officialdom and its references to government training schemes and horrible hospital food. Old parody still relevant After being put through his paces in the heats, Jack was chosen among 12 of the qualified finalists at the Chortle Student Comedy Awards at the Pleasance Dome in the Scottish city. Jack's jokes add up to a big success; ENTERTAINMENT: Maths graduate wins stand-up comedy crown at arts festival Their observations are sharp, but it smacks of a private performance for their fans rather than a mainstream chortle for fresh audiences. Guest list fails to hit the mark; the razz movie reviews FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION *** 12A This latest Frat Pack (any chortle fest starring the likes of Ben Stiller, Will Ferrell, Jack Black etc) movie may not be the best from a stable which has provided us with Dodgeball, Starsky and Hutch, School of Rock and Zoolander, but it should still provide a pleasant evening at the cinema. The dark side! A typical American at the 16th will chortle "Get in the hole" or "Youdaman" as the player hits his tee shot. Sport on TV: Pick of the day It's all very silly, despite the presence of Callow, Celia Imrie, Stephen Fry and Co but no doubt the kids will chortle at the rude noises. Living: Not the stinker you'd expect FORMER Chortle Student Comedian of the Year Nathan Caton is the headline act at this month's Comedy Cellar. Comedy competition; sound bites
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