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Meaning
Noun
●
In Laughter:
An
expression
of
mirth
particular to the human
species
; the
sound
heard
in
laughing
; laughter.
●
Something that
provokes
mirth
or scorn.
●
In British English & New Zealand English:
A
fun
person.
Verb
●
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.
●
To be or
appear
cheerful
,
pleasant
,
mirthful
,
lively
, or
brilliant
; to
sparkle
; to sport.
●
To make an
object
of
laughter
or
ridicule
; to
make fun of
; to
deride
; to mock.
●
To
affect
or influence
by means of
laughter
or ridicule.
●
To
express
by, or
utter
with, laughter.
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Origin
laugh
English
laughen
Middle English (1100-1500)
hlehhan
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Cackle
Chortle
Chuckle
Giggle
Guffaw
Snicker
Snigger
Titter
Cachinnation
Joke
Laff
Laughe
Larf
Laugh
Laughter
Laughing Stock
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Antonyms
Cry
Weep
Related
Smile
Yell
Joke
Groan
Gawk
Stare
Grin
Speak
Scream
Joy
Talk
Moan
Funny
Shout
Gawp
Listen
Fun
Kiss
Sing
Love
Dance
Hear
Look
Whine
Smiles
Think
Eat
Hug
Jokes
Nod
Sit
Wink
Smirk
Cheer
Gaze
Pray
Guy
Story
Happy
Chat
Clap
Flirt
Crack Up
Poke Fun
Stare Daggers
Look Back
Point Fingers
Sense Of Humor
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Rhymes
Raf
Caf
Faff
Gaff
Waff
Naff
Calf
Baff
Half
Daff
Caff
Fnaf
Staff
Gaffe
Graff
Chaff
Gnaff
Laugh
Graph
Behalf
Sclaff
Giraffe
Polygraph
Telegraph
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