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belly laugh en · NOUN

Meanings

1. A deep, hearty laugh
   • The classic episode “Mr. Plow” has more than its share of belly laughs and unforgettable moments but my favorite moment in it is so small and subtle that it’s easy to miss. 2012 June 3, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Mr. Plow” (season 4, episode 9; originally aired 11/19/1992)”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name):
   • The consistency of characterization that allows Fredricks to move from belly laughs to really serious moments within a matter of a few moments. 1979 December 22, Michael Bronski, “Small Lives in a Small Town”, in Gay Community News, volume 2, number 22, page 17:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
belly laughs	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Synonyms

guffaw

belly laugh en · VERB

Meanings

1. (intransitive) To laugh a belly laugh.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
belly laughing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
belly laughs	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
belly laughed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
belly laughed	Tense=Past		lexicographic

Synonyms

guffaw