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belly laugh

[ˈbɛli læf]
nounpl: belly laughs
gargalhada
1. A deep, loud, unrestrained laugh that comes from the belly or abdomen
The comedian's joke got a belly laugh from the entire audience.
A piada do comediante arrancou uma gargalhada da plateia inteira.
2. Something that is genuinely funny and causes hearty laughter
That slapstick routine was a real belly laugh.
Aquele número de comédia física foi uma verdadeira gargalhada.
Synonyms
hearty laughguffawroaring laughdeep laughbelly laughlaugh
Antonyms
chucklegigglesnickerrestraint

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gargalhada
Most common and widely understood term
Rio de Janeiro
gargalhada de barriga
More descriptive, emphasizing the belly aspect
São Paulo
gargalhada
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
gargalhada
Also used; 'riso de barriga cheia' is an alternative expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

to laugh one's belly off
a laugh a minute
splitting sides with laughter
laugh all the way to the bank
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