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Meaning of guffaws
The primary meaning of the word "guffaws" is a loud, hearty laugh.
Etymology of guffaws
The word "guffaw" originated in the mid-17th century, likely as an imitation of the sound of loud laughter
It is possibly related to the Scottish and northern English word "guff", which means "to laugh" or "to scoff"
Historically, the word has been used to describe loud, boisterous laughter, often in a social or convivial setting
Synonyms
Definitions
- A loud, hearty laugh, especially one that is loud and uncontrollable
- * To laugh loudly and heartily, often in a way that is uncontrollable or uninhibited
Usage Examples
- The audience erupted into guffaws at the comedian's joke
- * The silly movie had me in guffaws from start to finish
- * The group's guffaws filled the room as they watched the hilarious video
Antonyms
silence
quiet
stillness
solemnity
seriousness
gravity
gloom
glumness
sullenness
moroseness
sternness
austerity
somberness
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
despair
despondency
hopelessness