chorti

/tʃɔrti/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of the Ch’orti’ people, an indigenous group from western Guatemala

“The anthropologist studied the Chorti culture and their traditional farming practices.”

2. verb

to laugh or make a harsh, guttural sound

“The group of men chortled as they watched the comedy show.”

Synonyms

  • chuckle
  • guffaw

Antonyms

  • sob
  • whimper