Chortle

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To laugh in a soft, gleeful, and restrained manner.

“He couldn't help but chortle at the sheer absurdity of the situation.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈt͡ʃɔrtəl/

Syllables

chor·tle

Related Words

Synonyms

chuckle

Antonyms

sobweep

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

CH start and -LE ending, ORT cluster sits in the middle, a distinctive seven-letter word

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Scrabble

Decent score for seven letters, no premium tiles but plays well across an open board

Words Related to Chortle

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “chortle” to make these 7-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

chorale

Words you can make from Chortle

Shorter words formed from the letters in “chortle”.

choler clothe colter hector lector troche ceorl chert chloe chlor choel chore chort clote cloth colet cothe helco helot holer hotel lerot letch loche

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