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laugh

/laːf/
Meanings
  • Verb

    An expression of amusement or joy; a sudden burst of laughter.

    - "I couldn't help but laugh at the silly joke."
    - "The children's laughter filled the room."
  • Verb

    To cause to laugh; amuse.

    - "The comedian laughed at the audience's jokes."
    - "I'll try to laugh at your bad joke."
Pronunciation
  1. /læf/



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Antonyms

cry , weep
Synonyms

cachinnation , cackle , chortle , chuckle , giggle , guffaw , snicker , snigger , titter , joke , laughing stock , cackle , chortle , chuckle , giggle , guffaw , snicker , snigger , titter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with laugh
laughs , enoughs , aftermaths , laughingstock , roughs
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. laugh (en) : An expression of amusement or joy

  2. laugh (en) : To make a sound of amusement or joy

  3. laugh (en) : To deceive or make fun of

Variants
List of all variants of laugh that leads to same result
laugh , laughed , laughing , laughingly , laughs , laugh off , laughed off , laughing off , laughs off , laugh track , laugh tracks , laugh all the way to the bank , laugh in someone's face , laugh like a drain , laugh lines , laugh on the other side of her face , laugh on the other side of his face , laugh on the other side of one's face , laugh on the other side of their face , laugh until one cries
Forms
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laughs, laughed, laughing, laughed at, laughable, laughingstock

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English lægan, from lægian 'to lie'. Originally meant 'to lie in bed' and later came to mean 'to deceive' or 'to make fun of'. The modern meaning of 'to laugh' developed from the idea of 'making fun' or 'deceiving oneself with amusement'.

Trivia
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  1. Laughter is a complex response that involves multiple muscles and organs.

  2. The average person laughs about 10-17 times a day.

  3. Laughter is contagious and can spread happiness and positivity.

  4. Studies have shown that laughter can improve mood, reduce stress, and boost the immune system.

Related Concepts
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  1. amusement: A feeling of pleasure and enjoyment, often caused by something humorous or entertaining.

  2. comedy: A genre of art, literature, or performance that aims to entertain and amuse an audience.

  3. humor: The quality of being amusing or comical; the ability to make people laugh.

Culture
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Laughter is a universal human expression of joy and amusement. It has been used in various forms of art, literature, and music throughout history. In literature, laughter is often used as a symbol of happiness and human connection. In art, laughter is depicted in various forms, such as paintings and sculptures. In music, laughter is used as a sound effect or as a theme in songs. Laughter is also an important aspect of human relationships and social interactions.

How to Memorize "laugh"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself laughing out loud.
    - Visualize the feeling of amusement and joy that comes with laughter.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'laugh' with the feeling of joy and amusement.
    - Think of a time when you laughed a lot and remember how it felt.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Laughter is the best medicine' as a mnemonic to remember the meaning of 'laugh'.
    - Create a mental image of yourself laughing and feeling happy.

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