Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

belly laugh

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.99 in modern English

Syllables: bel-ly laugh
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A deep, hearty laugh

verb

To laugh a belly laugh.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"The consistency of characterization that allows Fredricks to move from belly laughs to really serious moments within a matter of a few moments."
"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."

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

belly laughs (plural) belly laughs (present, singular) belly laughing (participle, present) belly laughed (participle, past) belly laughed (past)

Synonyms

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Questions

What does belly laugh mean?: A deep, hearty laugh

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