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    Laughing

    /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!