belly laughed
Laughed from within
Belly laughed is the past tense of belly laugh—to laugh deeply and heartily, from the gut rather than a polite chuckle.
The phrase suggests unrestrained amusement, the kind that shakes your whole torso: We belly laughed at his impression of the boss.
I haven't belly laughed like that in years.
- guffawBoisterous burst of mirth
- convulseShake involuntarily, violently
- snortNoisy nasal exhale
- hilarityExtreme amusement, often shared
- joyIntense positive emotion
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