as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
managed to keep a straight face for a minute before he let loose with a loud guffaw
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Recent Examples of guffaw
Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Make your way up to the Roaring Fork Valley for idyllic spring skiing, and treat yourself to a few hours of smiles and guffaws.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Rather on theme, the lineup managed to convey permission to laugh rather than demand guffaws.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Their one-night stop at the Paramount Theatre was greeted with guffaws as well as gasps for the troupe's astonishing technique.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
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Noun
Like Nikolai Gogol, another Russian-speaking Ukrainian, Mikhailov depicts hardship and pretense with a guffaw.
—Arthur Lubow, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025
Make your way up to the Roaring Fork Valley for idyllic spring skiing, and treat yourself to a few hours of smiles and guffaws.
—Sarah Kuta, The Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2024
Rather on theme, the lineup managed to convey permission to laugh rather than demand guffaws.
—Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Their one-night stop at the Paramount Theatre was greeted with guffaws as well as gasps for the troupe's astonishing technique.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guffaw
Verb
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The workers, in shock, started laughing, and Alvarez couldn’t help but chuckle at her grandma’s bold statement.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Luzardo chuckled when asked about the pitch design sessions.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This raw, vulnerable and unpredictable version of Tiffany Haddish leaves the viewer crying with laughter and sobbing from heartfelt, relatable, real-time self-healing.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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But a comedy with audience laughter is its own unified thing which comes together in a package that can please.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Verb
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And his son loves every second of it, giggling out loud!—
Allison Moses,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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During the wedding ceremony, the couple both ran away from the altar, giggling like schoolchildren and vowing to do things their own way.—
Charlotte Walsh,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Since Carter and Andersen could make each other laugh, that was enough.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Photos were taken, laughs were shared and much of the cast gave each other warm embraces all evening.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Democrats can stop snickering every time someone admits parenting is hard.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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While other girls snicker when Lucia admits she’s never had her period, the queen bee graciously defends her from mockery.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Guffaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guffaw. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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