guffaw

noun

guf·​faw (ˌ)gə-ˈfȯ 

ˈgə-ˌfȯ

: a loud or boisterous burst of laughter

Her remark sparked guffaws around the room.

guffaw

(ˌ)gə-ˈfȯ 

intransitive verb

Synonyms

• belly laugh
• boff
• boffo
• boffola
• cachinnation
• cackle
• chortle
• chuckle
• giggle
• hee-haw
• horselaugh
• laugh
• laughter
• snicker
• snigger
• titter
• twitter

Examples of guffaw in a Sentence

managed to keep a straight face for a minute before he let loose with a loud guffaw

Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, this 80-minute, low-tech production carries Broadway ticket prices, but that fact should stick in the craw only until its dislodged by the first guffaw. —Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 July 2024

Apparently, no guffaws, non-sequiturs or other signs of cognitive decline are evident in his rallies or other public events. —Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 July 2024

For the fourth installment of the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Murphy's titular detective is missing his trademark guffaw, something Murphy worked to lose. —Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 1 July 2024

Alan Cumming says, letting out one of his signature guffaws. —EW.com, 13 June 2024

Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

guffaw

noun

guf·​faw (ˌ)gə-ˈfȯ 

: a loud burst of laughter

guffaw verb