1
as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the audience could be heard chuckling throughout the play, but there were few theater-filling boffolas
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2
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
if that was the wannabe comic's best boffola, he'd be well-advised not to quit his day job
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Noun
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Just then, Han lets out a loud burp, and Yoon’s wife bursts into laughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026 -
Playing out this irony onstage in school productions, Harbour was rewarded with laughter and applause.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Despite all of the excellent jokes, ultimately Night Night Fawn can be nothing other than a tragedy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In casual conversation, it’s treated as a biological footnote, something between a quirk and a joke.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Keefe looks up at the judge and does a quiet chuckle.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Dec. 2025
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Sending up the no-stakes frivolity of progressive Reform Judaism, characters played by Seth Rogen and Kate Berlant get some insight-free chuckles.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Thank you Brian Tarantina for sharing in all of the laughs.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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And there are several clips that show how happy the couple seem, even one in which Emma slaps Charlie while in flagrante delicto, and the pair laugh in the shock of the moment.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Mascots are supposed to send little children into fits of giggles, not a lifetime of therapy.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Dec. 2025
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Usaga 20 Fingers Head Massager This lightweight head massager provides instant stress relief — and maybe a few giggles, too.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
26 Nov. 2025
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Still, Yoon’s joking somehow lightens the mood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The president has long bristled at the otherwise customary joking at his expense by celebrity comedians.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
28 Apr. 2026
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But Eddie has a way of getting in our head and hearts to create a belly laugh that eases the pain, builds a bridge and diffuses a situation which makes a real difference.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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Eddie has a way of getting into our heads and hearts for a belly laugh that eases pain, builds a bridge.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Boffola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffola. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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