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/ˈlæf.ɪŋ/
Meaning & Definition
verb
the act of producing a laugh or laughter.
They were laughing at the comedian's jokes.
expressing joy or amusement through the act of laughing.
The children were laughing joyfully during the party.
to express mirth or pleasure by making sounds with the vocal cords.
She couldn't help but start laughing at the sight of the puppy playing.
adjective
having an appearance or sound associated with laughter.
His laughing eyes sparkled as he told the story.
Etymology
The word 'laughing' is derived from the Old English 'leahhan', meaning to make a sound of amusement.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laughing stock
A person or thing that is the subject of ridicule.
laughing on the other side
To find humor in something that was originally serious.
laughing out of the other side of one's mouth
To experience an unexpected outcome, often ironic.
Related Words
laughter
The action or sound of laughing.
laugh
To make a sound to express amusement, typically produced by the vocal cords.
Slang Meanings
LOL
I can't believe he said that, LOL!
LMAO
That video was so funny, I was LMAO!
ROFL
Her joke had me ROFL!