chortle with (a particular quality)

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.
See also:
  • quality
  • chuckle with
  • chuckle with (a particular quality)
  • chortle
  • chortle over (something)
  • chortle about
  • chortle about (someone or something)
  • chuckle over (someone or something)
  • choked with emotion
  • delight