as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
humorous anecdotes that are likely to evoke lots of smiles but few belly laughs
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Recent Examples of belly laugh
The jokes come fast and furious, and the identical-twin running gag never fails to draw belly laughs.
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 20 June 2024
She’s so revered that just her presence draws chants and belly laughs from the audience.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
Detroit rep favorite Antoine McKay, always dependable and able to mine great humor from even the most serious moments, brings warmth and belly laughs to the part of salesman Russell.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
The rapidity with which her end nears is approached with big feelings, but also lots of belly laughs through a score packed with wit and wisdom.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Barry Levitt, Vulture, 20 June 2024
She’s so revered that just her presence draws chants and belly laughs from the audience.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2025
Detroit rep favorite Antoine McKay, always dependable and able to mine great humor from even the most serious moments, brings warmth and belly laughs to the part of salesman Russell.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
The rapidity with which her end nears is approached with big feelings, but also lots of belly laughs through a score packed with wit and wisdom.
—David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for belly laugh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for belly laugh
Noun
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Indian American actor Kal Penn was the host for the evening and his comments as well as those by the hosts drew a lot of laughter.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bibby said to a chorus of laughter in a room that included Hornets staffers, coaches from other sports and his family, including son Michael Bibby Jr, who grew up attending Kings practices and games.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But according to Scott poking fun at ourselves can accomplish much more than a few giggles.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Mar. 2025
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King Charles, 76, excelled at the task and even got the giggles when Khan praised his date-packing abilities.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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League sources stifle their snickers in public while privately marveling at the owner’s ceaseless stupidity. 3.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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So he must be placed in the Apparition section, next to ghosts like John Barron, sharing a snicker with Ivana.—
Greg Marotta,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Belly laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20laugh. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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