A burst of laughter is a spontaneous and uncontrollable release of amusement that is often loud and sudden. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this kind of laughter, such as guffaw, chortle, chuckle, cackle, snort, hoot, and giggle. Each of these words conveys a slightly different variation of the same intense reaction to something humorous, be it a joke, a funny video, or an unexpected scenario. Depending on the context, one may be more appropriate than another. Regardless, they all share one common trait: they indicate an infectious and joyful expression of laughter that is impossible to resist.