CEFR B2

belly laugh

noun

Meaning

A loud, deep, and unrestrained burst of laughter that originates from the diaphragm.

Examples

She let out a genuine belly laugh when her brother told that ridiculous joke.
It is rare to find a movie that provides such a consistent series of belly laughs.

Synonyms: giggle, chuckle, roar, guffaw

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belly laugh (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbɛli ˌlæf/

Also written: bellylaugh. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A loud, deep, and unrestrained burst of laughter that originates from the diaphragm.

Examples

She let out a genuine belly laugh when her brother told that ridiculous joke.
It is rare to find a movie that provides such a consistent series of belly laughs.
The tension in the room broke as soon as everyone shared a hearty belly laugh.

Synonyms of belly laugh

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