1
as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the audience could be heard chuckling throughout the play, but there were few theater-filling boffolas
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
if that was the wannabe comic's best boffola, he'd be well-advised not to quit his day job
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Noun
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But to last 1,000 shows is a true testament to what the world really needs right now, which is love, laughter and light.—
Lawrence Yee,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025 -
During a storm that caused a power outage and shut down nearby roads, laughter filled the air as someone began humming a popular Mexican cumbia song.—
Ale Delgado,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The joke being: Champagnes are sparkling wines that come only from the Champagne region of France.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2025
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The joke sparked a furious backlash within Shinde’s Hindu supremacist Shiv Sena political party.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The duchess gave an exaggerated shrug before stifling a laugh.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The friendly exes were spotted sharing a laugh at a paintball party for their youngest child on March 2 to celebrate Samuel becoming a teenager, as seen in photos shared by Page Six.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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Bong was quickly made into a GIF after turning around during Han’s remarks, staring at his new Oscar and bursting into giggles.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, the family shrieked in excitement and quickly descended into a fit of giggles and tears.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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Micro meal This April Fool's prank, while small in proportions, will generate big belly laughs!—
Kimberly Stoney,
Parents,
19 Mar. 2025
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The production’s balance to find its heart alongside lots of belly laughs is owed to a story that teeters on being an inside joke among Broadway lovers without crossing that line.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The three-year-old female yak was initially misidentified as a bison, a follow-up Facebook post stated.—
Graeme Taskerud,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Known for their unique burgers, including their Mesa Verde Ranch yak burger, The Farm Bistro sources as much as possible from Montezuma County’s agricultural community.—
Jennifer Broome,
The Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Boffola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffola. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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