Phrase guide

belly laugh

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A deep, hearty laugh

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: guffaw

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To laugh a belly laugh.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: guffaw

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a joke that seems extremely funny

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sidesplitter, howler, thigh-slapper, scream, wow, riot

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: joke, gag, laugh, jest, jape

4

noun

Meaning 4

a burst of deep loud hearty laughter

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: guffaw

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: laugh, laughter

History

Etymology

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