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guffaw

How to use guffaw in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for guffaw.

Editorial note

We'll all guffaw and shake our heads; then we'll move on.

Examples7
Definitions2
Parts of speech2

Quick take

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of guffaw gathered in one view.

noun

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

verb

laugh boisterously

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for guffaw.

noun

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

verb

laugh boisterously

Example sentences

1

We'll all guffaw and shake our heads; then we'll move on.

2

Combined with the 3 votes & 0 comments, this was the one that got me to guffaw.

3

The article seems to guffaw a bit about the Kaiser's concerns over the French invading through Belgium.

4

Did anyone else immediately guffaw at the pairing of article title and domain, or am I just an oddball?

5

ITT: Twentysomethings guffaw about a man who has more success in his failures than they have experienced in their lives.

6

Because that would be was combinatorially explosive....Users guffaw at this point.

7

Somewhat like how you'd guffaw at an acerbic observation by a standup comedian without trying to read too much into the scientific validity of said observations.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use guffaw in a sentence?

We'll all guffaw and shake our heads; then we'll move on.

What does guffaw mean?

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

What part of speech is guffaw?

guffaw is commonly used as noun, verb.