Definition of GUFFAW

guffaw

Meanings

Plural: guffaws

Noun

  • a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
  • A boisterous laugh.

Verb

  • laugh boisterously
  • To laugh boisterously.

Origin / Etymology

Early 18th century, originally Scots, probably onomatopoeic.

Synonyms

belly laugh, laugh loudly

Scrabble Score: 16

guffaw is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
guffaw is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
guffaw is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

guffaw is a valid Words With Friends word