BOFFOLA Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

boffola

noun

bä-ˈfō-lə

Definition of boffola

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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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

Every second onstage doesn’t have to be filled with laughter to be effective.

— Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Deep laughter opens up the chest, boosts oxygen intake and stimulates circulation.

— Don Riddell, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of laughter

Noun

The group-chat joke lands because many young people know exactly what’s in their checking account, and still want to make room for what makes life feel good.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Read this book for hilarious jokes, different types of friends, and fresh starts.

— Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of joke

Noun

Wickersham says, with only the slightest of chuckles, that every quarterback is something of a sociopath and likens them to politicians in the middle of a race.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
So Sydanmaa looks back on his first-ever varsity play with a chuckle.

— Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of chuckle

Noun

Her giggles kept interrupting the tune through much of her performance, and soon Pioneer Hall was laughing with her and cheering her through it.

— Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, donning night-vision giggles, Knoxville gleefully attacks them with trash can lids and tasers.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of giggle

Noun

Arch Manning's joking comments at a news conference about a fake video of coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN reporter Holly Rowe erupted in controversy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Indeed, at lunch, instead of separating into groups to eat, all 16 participants form one mega table and spend the half-hour joking and laughing together.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of joking

Noun

Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
In Broad Strokes, Cohen pairs her signature belly laughs with plenty of gut punches.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Definition of belly laugh

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