Converse of object

• have: I don't imagine for a moment that their prime motive is humanitarian, but I had a little chortle, too.

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• give: She gave a mighty chortle and said: " I'm gob-smacked.

Adjective modifier

• good: Even the top medical scientists now claim that a good chortle has an enormous effect on the way we live our lives.

Modifies a noun

• award: Daniel Kitson, Will Smith ( pictured ) and Alun Cochrane lead the running in this year's Chortle live comedy awards.

Followed by an intransitive particle

• over: Still, it gave you lot plenty to chortle over.