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hee-haw

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v. i.1.to bray in the manner of a donkey.
n.1.a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing.
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Noun1.hee-haw - a loud laugh that sounds like a horse neighing
laugh, laughter - the sound of laughing
Verb1.hee-haw - braying characteristic of donkeys
let loose, let out, utter, emit - express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words); "She let out a big heavy sigh"; "He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand"


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