1
as in giggles
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound
everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell
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2
as in smiles
to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions
you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!
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as in chuckles
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown
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as in hoots
someone or something that is very funny
that new sitcom is a laugh
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3
as in jokes
something said or done to cause laughter
the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene
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Recent Examples of laughs
Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Yet, almost four decades later, that evening remains a fond, funny memory for the couple; Eddie laughs self-deprecatingly throughout Manda’s anecdote.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Out of all the twists here, Jane going full psycho when Samantha laughs at her demand to have Cal’s Wii is my favorite.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s been a while, but definitely laughs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Her mother, Courtney Barrett, laughs at the memory.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Washington laughs and reveals that according to Betsy, a five-point star is easier to embroider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
And all the parties, my family was like that [laughs].
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Hannah stares at her sister, who laughs and shrugs.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
In fact, Jimi Hendrix was the first to pass a joint to me [laughs].
—Jim Clash, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Yet, almost four decades later, that evening remains a fond, funny memory for the couple; Eddie laughs self-deprecatingly throughout Manda’s anecdote.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025
Out of all the twists here, Jane going full psycho when Samantha laughs at her demand to have Cal’s Wii is my favorite.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
It’s been a while, but definitely laughs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025
Her mother, Courtney Barrett, laughs at the memory.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Washington laughs and reveals that according to Betsy, a five-point star is easier to embroider.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 28 Dec. 2024
And all the parties, my family was like that [laughs].
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
Hannah stares at her sister, who laughs and shrugs.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Laughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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