as in laughed
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
those hayseeds will hee-haw at even the dumbest jokes
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Verb
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The pair, seemingly taken aback, laughed before ending the call.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The audience inside the Dolby Theatre laughed at the joke, which drew attention to the disconnect between their ceremony and the ongoing war in the Middle East.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
16 Mar. 2026
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Taking a deep breath, the Quantico alum giggled and then, leaning over, plunged her face straight into the ice.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Students giggled and gasped in disbelief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Attendees chuckled after seeing how inexpensive billing statements, fees, budgets and licenses were compared to today.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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McConaughey agreed and chuckled in response.—
Chloe Angyal,
Time,
9 Mar. 2026
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Chase Infiniti jumped and audibly screamed onstage as the actors and filmmakers embraced and celebrated the final win of the night.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Hee-hawed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hee-hawed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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