Lau (en. Lau)

/lau/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Expression of laughter or amusement.
Upon hearing the joke, I couldn't help but let out a 'lau'.
Al escuchar el chiste, no pude evitar soltar un 'lau'.
Interjection used to show surprise.
'Lau, I can't believe you did that!'
'Lau, no puedo creer que hayas hecho eso!'

Etymology

The origin of 'lau' is uncertain, but it has become popular as part of colloquial speech in various regions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give lau
To express laughter or amusement at something.
dar lau
to make a lau
Act of laughing or letting out a spontaneous laugh.
hacer un lau
I can't believe it, lau
Expression that denotes incredulity along with laughter.
no me la creo, lau

Related Words

laughter
Emotional reaction of joy that manifests with sounds.
risa
amusement
State or condition of entertaining or amusing.
diversión
surprise
Feeling that mixes wonder and curiosity.
sorpresa

Slang Meanings

Extreme laughter or amusement.
When I saw the video, it let out a 'lau' that wouldn't stop.
Cuando vi el video, me soltó un 'lau' que no paraba.
Ironic use to express incredulity.
After finding out what you did, I could only say 'lau'.
Después de enterarme de lo que hiciste, solo pude decir 'lau'.