as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
even in a crowded auditorium you wouldn't have trouble picking out his earsplitting horselaugh
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Recent Examples of horselaugh
That drew a horselaugh from veteran investor Jim Chanos, whose experience as a short-seller has given him a uniquely percipient feel for Wall Street foibles.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horselaugh
Noun
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Conrad is full of wordy comic dialogue that often sings in its idiosyncrasy but also elicits little more than a chuckle.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Contreras said on Friday with a chuckle.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The joke took a beat to land, then drew laughter from the crowd.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Still, the rich history behind the day of laughter and libations remains behind the surge of shamrocks and drunken shanties.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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My daughters just flew their kites from last year around our yard yesterday on a blustery March day, and the giggles were a sound and sight to treasure.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2026
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Arnold dissolved into giggles while Strong dramatically wiped at her eyes.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scott used comedy to grease the narrative wheels; here, the laughs tend to gum up the works.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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The quick and confident response sparked a handful of laughs from those who have covered Lagrange’s emergence this spring.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The event also had free opportunities to take photos, get ice cream snickers and have earned a Super Bowl post card.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated February 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Horselaugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horselaugh. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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