guffaw — a loud and hearty laugh
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a loud and hearty laugh
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌfɔː/
Korean meaning: 큰 소리로 시원하게 웃는 웃음
Korean pronunciation: **거**퍼
Example Sentences
- She tried to suppress her guffaw during the serious meeting.
- When the cat got stuck in the tissue box, everyone let out a guffaw.
- The boss's attempt at yoga resulted in guffaws from the entire office.
guffaw
NOUN//ˈɡʌfɔː//
a loud and hearty laugh

a middle-aged man throws his head back with his mouth wide open, letting out an enormous laugh. His whole body shakes as he holds his belly and leans backward in his chair. Someone just told the funniest joke he's ever heard, causing this uncontrollable reaction. The joke was so hilarious that he can't contain his booming laughter. Other family members around him start smiling and chuckling at his infectious reaction. A woman nearby covers her ears playfully because his laugh is so loud and hearty. a loud and hearty laugh that fills the entire room
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Origin
From mid-16th century English, an onomatopoeia (sound-imitating word) that mimics the sound of loud, hearty laughter. The word was created to represent the actual sound people make when they laugh boisterously.
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“She tried to suppress her guffaw during the serious meeting.”
“When the cat got stuck in the tissue box, everyone let out a guffaw.”
“The boss's attempt at yoga resulted in guffaws from the entire office.”
“His guffaw was so contagious that even strangers started laughing.”
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