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guffaw

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of guffaw

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

Synonyms of guffaw

belly laugh, boff (or boffo), boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, hee-haw, horselaugh, laugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter

Words Related to guffaw

grin, simper, smile, smirk

Near Antonyms of guffaw

cry, groan, moan, sob, wail

face, frown, grimace, lower (also lour), mouth, pout, scowl

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