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chucklesome, a. colloq. (orig. U.S.).
Brit. |ˈtʃʌkls(ə)m|, U.S. |ˈtʃək(ə)ls(ə)m|
[‹ either chuckle n.1 or chuckle v. + -some suffix1.]
Humorous, amusing; full of laughter.
1917Los Angeles Times 9 Dec. (Book Rev. section) 4/1 (advt.) He's your waiter's assistant—he's in Jack Lait's chucklesome new book. 1953C. De Banke Shakespearean Stage Production 147 (note) There was a double excuse for the glorious hodgepodge of garments that they paraded with such dash and chucklesome enjoyment. 1977Washington Post 15 Sept. 64/3 Even the chief turns out to have a Confederate streak, and we are expected to find this chucklesome and adorable. 2004Time Out N.Y. 17 June 104/3 Kanin took over from the ailing Leo McCarey to complete this merely chucklesome near sequel to The Awful Truth. |