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Chortle vs Gaffaw - What's the difference?

chortle | gaffaw |

Gaffaw is likely misspelled.


Gaffaw has no English definition.

As a noun chortle

is a joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.

As a verb chortle

is to laugh with a chortle or chortles.

chortle

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
    • He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.

    Synonyms

    * chuckle

    Verb

  • To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
    • The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.
  • * 1871 — , Jabberwocky
    • 'O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!' He chortled in his joy.

    Synonyms

    * chuckle * See also

    gaffaw

    Not English

    Gaffaw has no English definition. It may be misspelled.

    English words similar to 'gaffaw':

    guffaw