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guffaw

[ guh-faw, guh- ]

noun

  1. a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.


verb (used without object)

  1. to laugh loudly and boisterously.

guffaw

/ ɡʌˈfɔː /

noun

  1. a crude and boisterous laugh


verb

  1. to laugh crudely and boisterously or express (something) in this way

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Word History and Origins

Origin of guffaw1

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps imitative

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Word History and Origins

Origin of guffaw1

C18: of imitative origin

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Example Sentences

The perfect amount of raunchy shock value to color a guffaw with a gasp.

Even those who support union with Russia guffaw when asked whether the referendum will be above board.

Hitting the sidewalk, I let out an unexpected guffaw as the subdead abomination trod over my body without even taking notice!

When the Booker Prize was launched as the “British Goncourt” in 1969, it was met by a universal guffaw.

She had an incredible laugh—something between a giggle and a guffaw.

At this the crowd roared with laughter, and now was the first shade of good-nature mixed with the guffaw.

Then luckily somebody laughed; and a general guffaw saved the situation.

Politely veiled laughter greeted this sally, except from Dr. Wilson, who burst into an open guffaw.

Smith opened his head, and emitted as large a guffaw as he ever allowed himself to indulge in.

He gazed at Betty, then at the two dogs, uttered a light guffaw, and vanished round the corner.

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