guffaw

noun
UK: /ɡʌˈfɔː/
US: /ɡʌˈfɔː/

  1. A loud, hearty burst of laughter.

    1. His joke was met with a loud guffaw.
    2. The comedian paused, waiting for the guffaw to subside before continuing his act.

Synonyms

howl roar belly laugh chortle laugh
guffaw intransitive-verb

  1. To laugh loudly and heartily.

    1. He will guffaw at any silly joke.
    2. The audience began to guffaw as the clown slipped on the banana peel unexpectedly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "guffaw" is /ɡʌˈfɔː/ in British English and /ɡʌˈfɔː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "guffaw": howl, roar, belly laugh, chortle, laugh.

Example usage of "guffaw": "His joke was met with a loud guffaw.". More examples on the page.