as in chuckle
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
managed to keep a straight face for a minute before he let loose with a loud guffaw
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Recent Examples of guffaw
Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
If this happens in real-time, the guffaw will undoubtedly undermine the use of the generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This goes for something closer to the Kübler-Ross model of nonstop grief over guffaws.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
This also seems to aid in reducing the emergence of AI hallucinations and other generative AI outputs that contain errors or guffaws.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Alternatively, arrive at 5 a.m. and witness a tranquil side to Hanoi as older residents practice tai chi at dawn or guffaw during a laughter yoga session.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
If this happens in real-time, the guffaw will undoubtedly undermine the use of the generative AI.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
This goes for something closer to the Kübler-Ross model of nonstop grief over guffaws.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2024
This also seems to aid in reducing the emergence of AI hallucinations and other generative AI outputs that contain errors or guffaws.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guffaw
Verb
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No one would’ve chuckled if a glance at Waze or a little assistance from Google Maps was a necessity Saturday night.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Mar. 2025
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Dixon relentlessly focuses on rebounding, and Baugh chuckled when asked how the coach helped that part of his game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Joking was her version of uncontrollable tears, but Dr. Fenton neither laughed nor pressed to see what was behind Lilian’s inane laughter.—
Yiyun Li,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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The inventive plot twists and frequent ad-libs led to filming often being interrupted by laughter.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Enter rizz god Timothée Chalamet, who has Kylie giggling backstage at Jean Paul Gaultier for Haider Ackermann’s one-season guest spot at the haute couture label.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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The gentle melody of drunk giggling up the stairs late at night filled me with self-hatred and despair.—
Heather Havrilesky,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even if real life divorce is not that funny, this comic take on divorce is set to offer some welcome laughs.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Garner and Affleck came together to celebrate their youngest child's 13th birthday at a paintball party for Samuel on March 2, where they were seen sharing a laugh and hug.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While other girls snicker when Lucia admits she’s never had her period, the queen bee graciously defends her from mockery.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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As a young boy entered the afterschool program’s building, Stewart’s immature friends began to snicker because the boy seemed different than them.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Guffaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guffaw. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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