as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laugh
The rest of the actors erupt in laughter at Barinholtz’s comment, including Rogen, who exudes one of his signature belly laughs that fans have come to love.
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 May 2025
And people don’t come to U2 shows for belly laughs.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
But there is at least one moment where Jones obviously relies on the music to overwhelm the acting to compel a belly laugh.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The hilarity of the script isn’t just built from belly laughs, of which there are plenty, but also crafted with coping with the fear that comes from one’s identity.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
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Nick Caruso, TVLine, 21 May 2025
And people don’t come to U2 shows for belly laughs.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2025
But there is at least one moment where Jones obviously relies on the music to overwhelm the acting to compel a belly laugh.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The hilarity of the script isn’t just built from belly laughs, of which there are plenty, but also crafted with coping with the fear that comes from one’s identity.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laugh
Noun
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Thanks for being my partner in crime, for the laughter, advice, and endless love.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kele’s first sit-down with Jeff is full of laughter, compliments and lighthearted banter, but the host is quick to point out that the tribe is 0-3.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Did anyone laugh, or was did someone give a half-hearted chuckle to be nice?—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Admittedly, there are a few delightful chuckles along the way.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Set appropriately inside the creepy, abandoned Sears department store, the carnival includes a bunch of ways to get your kicks, giggles and jump scares.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Many movies tried to recreate its magic mixture, including some of its own sequels, but few achieved the merry concoction of frights, gore, and giggles that Craven handled so masterfully.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McIlroy got the last laugh, though.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Both donning their iconic dark sunglasses at the indoor event, the pair shared a hug and a laugh backstage.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Early never makes fun of Maddie, never lets the audience snicker at the screen.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
7 Sep. 2025
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The carnage leads to a sigh of an epilogue that seems, without giving anything away, like a curious letdown, a cruel little snicker from Aster that doesn’t entirely satisfy.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 July 2025
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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20laugh. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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