Guffaw meaning
To laugh heartily and boisterously.
verb
A guffaw is defined as a hearty and enthusiastic burst of laughter.
A loud enthusiastic laugh is an example of a guffaw.
noun
The definition of guffaw is to laugh in a loud and enthusiastic way.
When you laugh out loud boisterously, this is an example of a guffaw.
verb
A hearty, boisterous burst of laughter.
noun
A loud, coarse burst of laughter.
noun
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To laugh in this way.
verb
Origin of guffaw
- Probably imitative
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Probably onomatopoetic.
From Wiktionary