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单词 guffaws
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guffaw

noun

guf·​faw (ˌ)gə-ˈfȯ How to pronounce guffaw (audio)
ˈgə-ˌfȯ
: a loud or boisterous burst of laughter
Her remark sparked guffaws around the room.
guffaw
(ˌ)gə-ˈfȯ How to pronounce guffaw (audio)
intransitive verb

Synonyms

  • belly laugh
  • boff
  • boffo
  • boffola
  • cachinnation
  • cackle
  • chortle
  • chuckle
  • giggle
  • hee-haw
  • horselaugh
  • laugh
  • laughter
  • snicker
  • snigger
  • titter
  • twitter
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Example Sentences

managed to keep a straight face for a minute before he let loose with a loud guffaw
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Word History

Etymology

imitative

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

guffaw 1 of 2

noun

guf·​faw ˌgə-ˈfȯ How to pronounce guffaw (audio)
: a burst of loud laughter

guffaw

2 of 2

verb

guffawed; guffawing
: to laugh noisily

guffaws 1 of 2

noun

plural of guffaw
as in chuckles
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • chuckles
  • laughters
  • giggles
  • laughs
  • snickers
  • sniggers
  • chortles
  • smiles
  • titters
  • cackles
  • grins
  • smirks
  • belly laughs
  • horselaughs
  • cachinnations
  • twitters
  • boffos
  • hee-haws
  • boffs
  • whoops
  • crows
  • simpers
  • boffolas

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • groans
  • sobs
  • cries
  • moans
  • wails
  • grimaces
  • frowns
  • mouths
  • faces
  • lowers
  • scowls
  • pouts
  • lours
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guffaws

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of guffaw
as in giggles

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chuckles
  • giggles
  • laughs
  • titters
  • chortles
  • snickers
  • cackles
  • twitters
  • cracks up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • groans
  • moans
  • cries
  • wails
  • sobs
  • weeps
  • whines
  • sniffs
  • blubbers
  • whimpers
  • snivels
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