Meaning & Definition of word "Laugh"
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Laugh
/læf/
noun:
- 1. A feeling of amusement or gaiety.
- Example: They shared a laugh over old memories.
- 2. A sound produced by laughter.
- Example: The room was filled with the sound of laughter.
verb:
- 1. To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement or happiness.
- Example: She couldn't help but laugh at the funny joke.
- 2. To express scorn or derision.
- Example: He laughed at the ridiculous suggestion.
Etymology
Middle English 'laughen', from Old Norse 'lǫfa'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
laugh out loud:
To laugh very loudly or in a way that attracts attention.
laugh in someone's face:
To show scorn or derision openly.
laugh off:
To dismiss something as unimportant or not serious.
Related Words
laughter:
The action or sound of laughing.
laughable:
Deserving to be laughed at; ridiculous.
laughingstock:
A person or thing that is the subject of ridicule.
Slang Meanings of laugh
Meaning: LOL
Example Sentence: I just saw the funniest meme, I'm literally LOLing.
Meaning: ROFL
Example Sentence: That video had me ROFL, I can't believe it!