Meaning of the word guffaw in English
What does guffaw mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
guffaw
US /ɡʌfˈɑː/
UK /ɡʌfˈɑː/
Noun
1.
a loud and hearty laugh
Example:
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His joke was met with a chorus of guffaws from the audience.
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He let out a loud guffaw, startling everyone in the room.
Verb
1.
laugh loudly and heartily
Example:
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He began to guffaw at the comedian's antics.
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The entire room began to guffaw when the speaker tripped.
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