hee–haw

noun \ˈhē-ˌhȯ, -ˈhȯ\

Definition of HEE-HAW

: the bray of a donkey

: a loud rude laugh : guffaw

— hee–haw intransitive verb

imitative

First Known Use: 1815

Synonyms: belly laugh, boff (or boffo), boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laughter, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter

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