as in chuckles
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laughs
Kids need to have belly laughs and almost pee their pants when reading—which is something that few other authors besides Seuss can do without invoking potty humor.
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Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laughs
Noun
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Admittedly, there are a few delightful chuckles along the way.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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His friends respond with knowing chuckles.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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So many giggles, even before Nakia lit up.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
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If the initial response to the State Farm spot has been positive, there are inherent risks associated with using giggles as a delivery vehicle for your brand messaging.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Posey brought the laughs and lorazepam to The White Lotus season 3 as the Ratliff family matriarch, Victoria.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Rogen remembers the moment Apatow came up with one of the scenes that drew the biggest laughs in the film, in which Steve Carell’s character awkwardly tries to relieve himself while aroused.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Belly laughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20laughs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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