laugh

/laːf//lɑːf//læf/
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Difficulty LevelIntermediate

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Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

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noun

1. An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

"His deep laughs boomed through the room."

2. Something that provokes mirth or scorn.

"Your new hat's an absolute laugh, dude."

3. A fun person.

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verb

1. 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."

2. To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.

3. (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!"

4. To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.

5. To express by, or utter with, laughter.

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