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Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word laugh. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /laːf/
US: /lɑːf/
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
His deep laughs boomed through the room.
Something that provokes mirth or scorn.
Your new hat's an absolute laugh, dude.
A fun person.
Verb: Verbs are action words that describe actions or states.
UK: /laːf/
US: /lɑːf/
To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.
There were many laughing children running on the school grounds.
To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
(followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
Don't laugh at my new hat, man!
To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
To express by, or utter with, laughter.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, snicker, snigger, titter, joke, laughing stock
Synonyms: cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, snicker, snigger, titter
Antonyms: cry, weep
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