NYT Dictionary
GUFFAW
/ɡəˈfɔ/NounVerbguf-FAWguf-faw · 2 syllablesGrade 8
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
A boisterous laugh.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
First attested in the early 18th century, originally Scots, probably onomatopoeic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.