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/læf/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A feeling of amusement or gaiety.
They shared a laugh over old memories.
A sound produced by laughter.
The room was filled with the sound of laughter.
verb
To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement or happiness.
She couldn't help but laugh at the funny joke.
To express scorn or derision.
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
LOL
I just saw the funniest meme, I'm literally LOLing.
ROFL
That video had me ROFL, I can't believe it!