Laugh

/laːf/

The meaning and definition of Laugh, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
    β€œHis deep laughs boomed through the room.”
  2. Something that provokes mirth or scorn.
    β€œYour new hat's an absolute laugh, dude.”
verb
  1. To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
    β€œThere were many laughing children running on the school grounds.”
  2. (followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
    β€œDon't laugh at my new hat, man!”
Synonyms cachinnation cackle chortle chuckle giggle guffaw
Antonyms cry weep

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