horselaugh
Loud, crude guffaw
A horselaugh is a loud, coarse, boisterous laugh—the kind that draws attention and suggests mockery or derision rather than genuine amusement: His suggestion was met with horselaughs from the committee.
The word evokes the braying quality of a horse's whinny.
Boisterous burst of mirth
- bellowLoud, deep cry
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- boisterousNoisily cheerful and energetic
raucous · uproarious · hearty · howling · booming · resonant · riotous · vociferous
Vocal expression of scorn
- scoffMock with disdain
- tauntInsulting provocation
- ridiculeContemptuous mocking treatment
- sneerScornful expression
derision · scorn · gibe · heckle · lampoon · raillery · caricature · satire
Harsh donkey vocalization
harsh · grating · crude · vulgar · rough · uncouth · unrefined · discordant
Mock with disdain
- incredulityInability to accept something
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
- cynicismDistrust of human sincerity
dismissive · scornful · unconvinced · dubiousness · rejection · discredit · suspicion · distrust
guffaw
Boisterous burst of mirth
- bellowLoud, deep cry
- roarLoud, deep animal cry
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
boisterous · raucous · uproarious · hearty · howling · booming · resonant · riotous · vociferous · stentorian
jeer
Vocal expression of scorn
sneer · derision · scorn · gibe · heckle · lampoon · raillery · caricature · satire · parody
bray
Harsh donkey vocalization
raspy · harsh · grating · crude · vulgar · rough · uncouth · unrefined · discordant · strident
scoff
Mock with disdain
- incredulityInability to accept something
- skepticismDisposition toward doubt
- doubtLack of firm belief
cynicism · dismissive · scornful · unconvinced · dubiousness · rejection · discredit · suspicion · distrust · questioning