Chuc"kle (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Chuckled (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Chuckling (?).] [From 1st Chuck.]
1. To call, as a hen her chickens; to
cluck. [Obs.] Dryden.
2. To fondle; to cocker. [Obs.]
Dryden.
Chuc"kle, n. A short,
suppressed laugh; the expression of satisfaction, exultation, or
derision.
Chuc"kle, v. i. [From 1st
Chuck.] To laugh in a suppressed or broken manner, as
expressing inward satisfaction, exultation, or
derision.