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Definition of guffaw

guffaw

/ɡəˈfɔː/
guf · faw
Plural:guffaws
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Past Simple:guffawed
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Past Participle:guffawed
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Present Participle:guffawing
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guffaw Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loud, boisterous, or unrestrained burst of laughter.

Example

"His joke was met with a loud guffaw from the back of the room."

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• verb

1

To laugh in a loud, boisterous, or unrestrained manner.

Example

"The audience guffawed at the comedian's absurd physical antics."

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• Rhymes for guffaw

• Nearby Words

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guesthouse
guff
guffaw
guidable
guidance
guide

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century (originally in Scottish English), the word is of imitative origin, coined to mimic the sound of a coarse, explosive burst of laughter.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guffaw. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guffaw
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