belly laugh

American  

noun

1. a deep, loud, hearty laugh.

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belly laugh British  

noun

1. a loud deep hearty laugh

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Etymology

Origin of belly laugh

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC

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.

From Salon

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon