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
Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 17 Jan. 2024
All of this culminates in a literal wrestling match between Robert and Henry Muck, which caused me to guffaw.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
Alternatively, arrive at 5 a.m. and witness a tranquil side to Hanoi as older residents practice tai chi at dawn or guffaw during a laughter yoga session.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
If this happens in real-time, the guffaw will undoubtedly undermine the use of the generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Noun
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
All of this culminates in a literal wrestling match between Robert and Henry Muck, which caused me to guffaw.
—Nina Li Coomes, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2024
Alternatively, arrive at 5 a.m. and witness a tranquil side to Hanoi as older residents practice tai chi at dawn or guffaw during a laughter yoga session.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
If this happens in real-time, the guffaw will undoubtedly undermine the use of the generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guffaw
Verb
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Craig Erwich, who’s in the unique position of programming both a broadcast network and a streamer — and who grew up in the broadcast biz — is quick to chuckle at the notion.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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White chuckled when asked if this stretch is the most unstoppable he’s ever felt.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her smile and laughter could light up a room, and draw you closer to her.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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Christopher Landon is a master at making audiences vacillate between gut-wrenching terror and gut-busting laughter.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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At the same time, a giggling Mathews threw out a hand to further stop the desk’s movement and Bertinelli collapsed onto the ground in laughter.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The kids wail and giggle and leave their toys everywhere, and Hilaria takes a deep breath while struggling to load them all into the car.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Sharing good laughs goes a long way to strengthening connections and relationships.—
Liz Guthridge,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2025.
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