1
as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the audience could be heard chuckling throughout the play, but there were few theater-filling boffolas
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as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter
if that was the wannabe comic's best boffola, he'd be well-advised not to quit his day job
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After all, some say the best love stories start off as friendships, specifically when there’s mutual support and laughter.—
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
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In confessional, Boz can’t contain her laughter.—
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If that means being the frequent butt of jokes for his age, that's fine, too.—
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Try to ski with a friend, who might distract me with a story or a joke.—
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The more stinging irony here is that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping probably approved these public statements with a chuckle.—
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Add a few related to popular culture, news, or events of the year for an extra chuckle.—
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
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Katz said, feigning familiarity with the leader’s influence and drawing laughs from the audience.—
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Rita says with a giggle and a glint in her eye.—
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Nash had an unorthodox solution to Goldberg’s giggles.—
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Cole follows up with a joking request to appear on an interlude on the forthcoming project, then asks whether West could send him a care package of clothes — which West agrees to — before exiting the stage.—
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Our poll’s options include a joking reference to Dan Marino.—
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Money was spent, drinks were poured, belly laughs echoed through the halls.—
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The howling belly laugh or sucking of air over teeth hit home hardest in a shared environment.—
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“Boffola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffola. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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