belly laugh

noun

1. a deep, loud, hearty laugh.

belly laugh

noun

1. a loud deep hearty laugh

Word History and Origins

Origin of belly laugh¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Crank up the Benny Hill theme song and let the belly laughs commence.

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"Like Jane, I miss the smiles, the belly laughs, and how passionate and driven she was when she talked about her work."

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Reportedly, she was asked to sing her hit “Firework,” which, considering her proximity to some of the most combustible substances in existence, might have tested God’s urge for a belly laugh.

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It’s finding the absurdity within it and then getting big belly laughs once you’ve zoned in on your angle.

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There are far more awkward “what the hell was that” chuckles than resounding belly laughs to be had.

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