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guffaw Definition

guf·faw (gə fô)

noun

a loud, coarse burst of laughter

Etymology: echoic

intransitive verb

to laugh in this way

guffaw Synonyms

guffaw

n.

roar, cachinnation, horselaugh, belly laugh; see laugh. See syn. study at laugh.

guffaw Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • laughter: Sarah in the Port of Banús, joining the fuel and the fish, pal in guffaws of laughter at my predicament.

Converse of object

  • have: In fact we had a discreet guffaw regarding the matter when I met him on Saturday afternoon for High Tea.
  • bring: His next touch, a miskick, brought more guffaws.
  • provoke: Such a statement would provoke derisive guffaws from enthusiasts wedded to the myth of England's glorious past.
  • produce: It became a joke to be passed from mouth to mouth, producing instant guffaws.

Adjective modifier

  • loud: Loud guffaws of course from the rest of the party.
  • hearty: Sounds like another great reason for us mommies to partake in the joys of a hearty guffaw!
  • huge: He was fast asleep by the fire when I let out a huge guffaw!
  • few: Apart from a few guffaws, this didn't really change my life for the better.

Preposition: with

  • mirth: It always holds an audience spellbound, guffawing with mirth and then ultimately, completely amazed.

Modifying Another Word

  • loudly: Then he slapped his comrade on the leather shoulder and guffawed loudly.

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