Laughable

/ˈlæfəbəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

so ludicrous or absurd as to be laughable; deserving of laughter.

His explanation for being late was so laughable that we couldn't help but chuckle.

causing laughter; amusing.

The comedian's laughable antics had the entire audience in stitches.

not worth taking seriously.

The idea that we could finish the project in one day was laughable.

From laugh + -able, meaning 'able to be laughed at.'

laughable excuse

An unreasonable or ridiculous justification.

laughable attempt

A failed effort that is humorous due to its inadequacy.

laughter

The sound or act of laughing.

laugh

To produce laughter; to express amusement.

joke

A thing that someone says to cause laughter or amusement.

LOL-worthy

That situation was so absurd, it was totally LOL-worthy.

Epic fail

His attempt at being serious was an epic fail, it was just laughable.