belly laugh

English

Noun

belly laugh (plural belly laughs)

1. A deep, hearty laugh
   • 2012 June 3, Nathan Rabin, “TV: Review: THE SIMPSONS (CLASSIC): “Mr. Plow” (season 4, episode 9; originally aired 11/19/1992)”:

     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.

Synonyms

• (deep, hearty laugh): guffaw

Verb

belly laugh (third-person singular simple present belly laughs, present participle belly laughing, simple past and past participle belly laughed)

1. To laugh a belly laugh.