noun
guffawing
Guffawing (noun) means Loud, hearty laughter. Example: “The sound of guffawing rang out from the back of the theater.”
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Loud, hearty laughter.
"The sound of guffawing rang out from the back of the theater."
"'I'm sorry,' said Jim, between guffawings, 'but come on, Neville. Brentford United win the FA Cup?'"
— Robert Rankin, Knees Up Mother Earth (2004)
How to use guffawing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBig, loud laughing — the "-ing" form of "guffaw."
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- guffawings
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What does “guffawing” mean?
The word “guffawing” means loud, hearty laughter. In plain terms, big, loud laughing — the "-ing" form of "guffaw.".
How do you use “guffawing” in a sentence?
Here is “guffawing” used in a sentence: “The sound of guffawing rang out from the back of the theater.”
What part of speech is “guffawing”?
“Guffawing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of guffawing?
"guffawing" (noun) means loud, hearty laughter.
