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Guffawed: meaning, definitions and examples

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guffawed

 

[ ɡəˈfɔːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

laughter style

To guffaw means to laugh loudly and boisterously. It often indicates a hearty or uncontrollable reaction to humor. This type of laughter is typically spontaneous and reflects a strong emotional response. Guffawing is often seen in social settings where something is found particularly amusing.

Synonyms

bellowed, cackled, howled, roared

Examples of usage

  • He guffawed at the comedian's joke.
  • The audience guffawed when the punchline was delivered.
  • She couldn't help but guffaw at his silly antics.

Translations

Translations of the word "guffawed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 riso alto

🇮🇳 गूंजना

🇩🇪 lachen

🇮🇩 tertawa terbahak-bahak

🇺🇦 гучно сміятися

🇵🇱 głośno się śmiać

🇯🇵 大声で笑う

🇫🇷 rire aux éclats

🇪🇸 reírse a carcajadas

🇹🇷 gürültülü bir şekilde gülmek

🇰🇷 호탕하게 웃다

🇸🇦 يضحك بصوت عالٍ

🇨🇿 smát se nahlas

🇸🇰 smiať sa nahlas

🇨🇳 大声笑

🇸🇮 smejati se na glas

🇮🇸 hlæja hátt

🇰🇿 дауыстап күлу

🇬🇪 ხმამაღლა სიცილი

🇦🇿 yüksek səslə gülmək

🇲🇽 reírse a carcajadas

Etymology

The word 'guffaw' comes from the mid-19th century and is believed to originate from the Scottish word 'guff', which denotes a sound of laughter or a hearty laugh. It reflects the boisterous nature of the laughter it describes. The word gained popularity in English during a time when informal and exaggerated expressions of emotion were becoming more accepted in literature and social discourse. Over the years, 'guffaw' has become a playful term often associated with a jovial andfriendship-like dynamic, showing a carefree attitude towards humor and laughter.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,819 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.