chuckle v Cp OED chuck v² 1 'to give a gentle blow under the chin'; perhaps influenced by throttle. To grasp (someone) by the throat.
   1927 Chr Messenger 47 'Chuckle' has another meaning besides to laugh: namely, to catch a person under the throat with the open hand and violent[ly] push back the head. P 108-74 'You let go of that slide or I'll chuckle you.' I heard this often and thought it meant to catch by the throat and to shake.

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