adv. [f. CHUCKLING ppl. a. + -LY2.] In a chuckling manner, with a chuckle.

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1835.  Chester Chron., 13 Feb., 4/1. The ‘rapid decline & decrepitude of the Whig party’ is chucklingly dwelt upon.

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1841.  Fraser’s Mag., XXIII. 233. ‘I’ll have it,’ said he, chucklingly.

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1872.  Lytton, Parisians, V. i. He muttered chucklingly.

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