chortle
Pronunciation:
/ˈt͡ʃɔɹtəl/noun
Definitions
A joyful, somewhat muffled laugh, rather like a snorting chuckle.
Example: He frequently interrupted himself with chortles while he told us his favorite joke.
A similar sounding vocalisation of various birds.
verb
Definitions
To laugh with a chortle or chortles.
Example: The old fellow chortled as he recalled his youthful adventures.