laughingstock

Meanings

• noun

  a person or thing that is ridiculed, derided, or made a subject of mockery

  - "He became a laughingstock among his peers for his ridiculous behavior."
  - "The failed business project was a laughingstock in the industry."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with laughingstock
stocking , locking , mocking , joking

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Variants

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laughingstock , laughingstocks

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Etymology

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Originally, a person or animal that was taken to market and sold for ridicule; later, one that was a source of amusement or derision.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'laughingstock' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. In ancient Rome, slaves who had failed to perform their duties could be made a 'laughingstock' by being paraded through the streets in chains.

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Related Concepts

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1. ridicule: The act of making fun of someone or something, often in a cruel or mocking way.

2. derision: Contemptuous or mocking laughter or criticism.

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Culture

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In literature, 'laughingstock' has been used to describe characters who are ridiculed or humiliated, such as Pigasus in Gulliver's Travels. In art, the term can refer to paintings or sculptures that depict people or animals in humorous or derisive situations.

How to Memorize "laughingstock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing being made fun of in front of a large crowd. Imagine the crowd laughing and pointing at them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'laughingstock' with the image of a clown, who is often the center of attention and ridicule.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Laughing Stock = Lots And Lots Of Scorn And Taunts Kicking' to remember the definition.

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