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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2
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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Noun
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The 78-year-old rock star asked fans for their best caption for the bit that may leave audience members dying with laughter Iggy is currently touring in Europe, North America and South America Iggy Pop knows how to make an exit.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
2 June 2025 -
June 1, 2025 Thank you for all the laughter, heart, and unforgettable moments.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Surrounded by her animals at home, Lin watched re-runs of The Big Bang Theory, practicing the cadence of the words, the rising sound of a joke, the pacing of each phrase.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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The site’s users took great joy in watching the feud in real time, responding to the showdown between the president and the world’s wealthiest man with jokes and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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There are a lot of fun moments during the annual Big Slick weekend in Kansas City, and the laughs are shared by the celebrities who take part as well as the audience at the softball game and the gala.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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If a client senses that every friendly laugh and personal anecdote was just bait on the hook, the entire relationship collapses into a transaction.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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In a clip shared by Billboard, Lipa swayed while singing a cover of the song with her band before breaking out into a giggle and making a heart with her hands towards the crowd.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2025
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Michael Blackson, Funny Marco, and Hannibal Buress are just a few of the upcoming performers providing giggles and chuckles and tickets are on sale now.—
AvidXchange Music Factory,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
Noun
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And people don’t come to U2 shows for belly laughs.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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The 33rd annual Cushing’s Crossing happens on Saturday, May 3rd, and spectating is free — and highly recommended for belly laughs and general astonishment.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Zookeepers welcomed a new yak and now the baby and mama are bonding, Alaska officials said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2025
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The rule’s intention was to not only preserve nature and reduce helicopter traffic in the region, but to bolster the fading cultural practice and industry of yak herding.—
Jake Stern,
Outside Online,
13 Mar. 2024
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“Boffola.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boffola. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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