guffaw
noun
a loud, unrestrained burst of laughter.
Example Sentences
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The name Hank McCune may be lost to history, but his short-lived television sitcom will forever be remembered for its chuckles, chortles, giggles and guffaws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
They realized that these comments got a rise out of the girls and drew guffaws from the other boys; Amanda saw them looking around the classroom for reactions after saying something particularly shocking.
From Slate ● Dec. 5, 2025
"Someone wrote their number on a tissue the other day and I was like, 'Oh no, you're just not my type'," she guffaws.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2025
Meanwhile, Pellerin’s flinchy smiles and forced guffaws prove how much effort it takes to act effortless.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
The lawyer’s sally induced guffaws, a courtroom flare-up that Judge Tate’s dour gaze soon extinguished.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
