guffawing
|guf-faw-ing|
B2
/ɡəˈfɔːɪŋ/
(guffaw)
loud laughter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'guffaw' originates from Scottish, specifically the word 'guffaw', where 'guff' meant 'loud laugh'.
Historical Evolution
'guffaw' changed from the Scottish word 'guffaw' and eventually became the modern English word 'guffaw'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a loud laugh', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41