Meaning & Definition of word "Laughing"
Laughing
/ˈlæf.ɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. the act of producing a laugh or laughter.
- Example: They were laughing at the comedian's jokes.
- 2. expressing joy or amusement through the act of laughing.
- Example: The children were laughing joyfully during the party.
- 3. to express mirth or pleasure by making sounds with the vocal cords.
- Example: She couldn't help but start laughing at the sight of the puppy playing.
adjective:
- 1. having an appearance or sound associated with laughter.
- Example: 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 of laughing
Meaning: LOL
● Example Sentence: I can't believe he said that, LOL!
Meaning: LMAO
● Example Sentence: That video was so funny, I was LMAO!
Meaning: ROFL
● Example Sentence: Her joke had me ROFL!