guffaw
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
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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