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guffaw

UK/gʌ'fɒ:/US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To laugh loudly and boisterously.

哄笑,狂笑,大笑

n.

A loud, boisterous burst of laughter.

哄笑声,狂笑声

Root Breakdown

Onomatopoeia
guffawother
=guffaw

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The audience erupted into guffaws when the comedian made that outrageous joke.

  • 2.

    His guffaw was so loud and contagious that others joined in the laughter.

  • 3.

    She tried not to guffaw at the absurd situation despite her best efforts.

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