guffaw

Meanings

• Noun

  An explosive laugh.

  - "After hearing a joke, John gave a hearty guffaw."
  - "Sarah's guffaw was contagious, making everyone around her laugh."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡəˈfoː/
   
   
   
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2. /ɡəˈfɔ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

belly laugh

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with guffaw
laugh , guff , rough , tough

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Variants

List of all variants of guffaw that leads to same result
guffaw , guffawed , guffawing , guffaws

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to stuff' in Middle English, the modern meaning developed from the idea of being so amused that one is 'stuffed' with laughter.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'guffaw' is often used to describe a loud, hearty laugh in literature.

2. The term 'guffaw' has its origins in Middle English, where it originally meant 'to stuff'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Chortle: A quiet, subdued laugh, often used to hide amusement in a serious situation.

2. Guffawing: The act of laughing loudly and uncontrollably.

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Culture

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In literature, guffaw has been used to describe a loud, hearty laugh. In music, it can be found as a sound effect in various genres, such as comedy and rock.

How to Memorize "guffaw"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with their head thrown back and their belly laughing loudly. This is the image of a person having a guffaw.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a loud, hearty laugh.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'guffaw' as 'Gut Feeling For A Wonderful Awakening'.

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