belly laugh
The term "belly laugh" refers to a type of laughter that is deep, hearty, and often uncontrollable, typically felt in the abdomen.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A loud and hearty laugh that comes from deep within the abdomen.
Example
- His joke was so funny that it caused everyone to burst into a belly laugh.
- She let out a belly laugh that echoed through the room.
C1Physical Reaction
(informal)A type of laugh that involves the contraction of the belly muscles, often accompanied by tears and shaking.
Example
- The comedian's performance had the audience in fits of belly laughs.
- It's been a while since I've had a good belly laugh.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "belly laugh":
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