belly laugh

/ˌbɛli ˈlæf/
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Other forms: belly laughs

Definitions of belly laugh
  1. noun
    a burst of deep loud hearty laughter
    synonyms: guffaw
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    type of:
    laugh, laughter
    the sound of laughing
  2. noun
    a joke that seems extremely funny
    synonyms: howler, riot, scream, sidesplitter, thigh-slapper, wow
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    type of:
    gag, jape, jest, joke, laugh
    a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
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