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.

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Origin of guffaw

First recorded in 1710–20; perhaps imitative

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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.
The EU Won What?! Europe Reacts to Nobel|Tracy McNicoll|October 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
"That's all right, old bangabout," said Abercrombie cordially, and the chorus guffawed their forgiveness.
Sinister Street, vol. 1|Compton Mackenzie
The 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 Meyer
Not having the knowledge possessed by Owen, the man guffawed loudly, indicating the gunman.
The Range Boss|Charles Alden Seltzer

The 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

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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