guffaw
a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.
to laugh loudly and boisterously.
Origin of guffaw
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How to use guffaw in a sentence
They guffawed that the EU might get the peace prize, but never the Nobel for economics or, indeed, for chemistry.
"That's all right, old bangabout," said Abercrombie cordially, and the chorus guffawed their forgiveness.
Sinister Street, vol. 1 | Compton MackenzieThe fellow looked sheepish, the girl's face was aflame and the tears stood in her eyes, yet the crowd guffawed heartily.
Robert Annys: Poor Priest | Annie Nathan MeyerNot having the knowledge possessed by Owen, the man guffawed loudly, indicating the gunman.
The Range Boss | Charles Alden SeltzerThe commander guffawed loudly, and, with a parting salute to the ladies, turned on his heel and disappeared up the companionway.
By Right of Conquest | Arthur Hornblow
"Ah, Bob's the boy for teaching you that," guffawed the mill owner.
The Grey Wig: Stories and Novelettes | Israel Zangwill
British Dictionary definitions for guffaw
/ (ɡʌˈfɔː) /
a crude and boisterous laugh
to laugh crudely and boisterously or express (something) in this way
Origin of guffaw
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