guffaw

[ guh-faw, guh- ]

/ gʌˈfɔ, gə- /

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noun

a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.

verb (used without object)

to laugh loudly and boisterously.

Nearby words

guevara, guevara, che, guevara, ernesto “che”, guevarist, guff, guffaw, gugb, guggenheim, guggenheim museum, guggle, guglet

Origin of guffaw

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps imitative

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Examples from the Web for guffaw

The perfect amount of raunchy shock value to color a guffaw with a gasp.
‘Veep’ Is a F*@king Masterclass in Cursing|Kevin Fallon|April 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Even those who support union with Russia guffaw when asked whether the referendum will be above board.
Crimeans Are Resigned To Pro-Russia Vote|Jamie Dettmer|March 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She had an incredible laugh—something between a giggle and a guffaw.
Saying Goodbye to Doc|Maryanne Vollers|June 26, 2009|DAILY BEAST
"They're a-goin' for a walk together;" and there was a guffaw.
Tales of Mean Streets|Arthur Morrison

Now she was aware that they knew all about her; that they were waiting for some affectation over which they could guffaw.
Main Street|Sinclair Lewis
He expected first a guffaw and then a blow, and he dreaded the ridicule more than the pain.
The Young Mountaineers|Charles Egbert Craddock
“Old Taffs started a cigar-case,” said Dick, bursting into a guffaw.
Menhardoc|George Manville Fenn
Sometimes it is by revealing a secret, or by a suggestive look, or a guffaw, or an "Ahem!"
The Wedding Ring|T. De Witt Talmage

British Dictionary definitions for guffaw

guffaw

/ (ɡʌˈfɔː) /

noun

a crude and boisterous laugh

verb

to laugh crudely and boisterously or express (something) in this way

Word Origin for guffaw

C18: of imitative origin

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guffaw

noun

verb (used without object)

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British Dictionary definitions for guffaw

guffaw

noun

verb

Word Origin for guffaw