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Guffawing: meaning, definitions and examples

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guffawing

 

[ gʌˈfɔːɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

loud laughter

To guffaw means to laugh in a loud and boisterous manner. It often implies a hearty or unrestrained kind of laughter that can be infectious and is typically associated with humor or amusement.

Synonyms

bark, howl, laugh heartily, roar with laughter

Examples of usage

  • The audience erupted into guffawing when the comedian told a hilarious joke.
  • She couldn't help but guffaw at the unexpected twist in the movie.
  • His guffawing filled the room, making everyone else start to laugh.
  • They were guffawing together at the funny memories from their childhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "guffawing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 risada estrondosa

🇮🇳 गुड़गुड़ाना

🇩🇪 laut lachen

🇮🇩 tertawa terbahak-bahak

🇺🇦 гучний сміх

🇵🇱 głośny śmiech

🇯🇵 大笑いする

🇫🇷 rire aux éclats

🇪🇸 reírse a carcajadas

🇹🇷 kahkaha atmak

🇰🇷 큰 소리로 웃다

🇸🇦 يضحك بصوت عالٍ

🇨🇿 hlučný smích

🇸🇰 hlasný smiech

🇨🇳 大声笑

🇸🇮 glasno smejanje

🇮🇸 hátt hlátur

🇰🇿 дауыстап күлу

🇬🇪 ხალხური სიცილი

🇦🇿 səsli gülmək

🇲🇽 reírse a carcajadas

Etymology

The word 'guffaw' originated in the early 18th century, likely from a combination of dialectal influences and perhaps onomatopoeic origins that emulated the sound of loud laughter. It first appeared in print in the early 1700s in England, specifically noted in the context of hearty laughter that is loud and unrestrained. The expression encapsulates a sense of joy and amusement, reflecting the infectious nature of laughter. Over the centuries, 'guffaw' has maintained its association with strong, laughter-filled moments, often used in both formal and informal contexts to express joy or find humor in situations. Its use has persisted in the English language, continuously embodying the spirit of joyous outbursts associated with comedy and merriment.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,953, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.