laugh

B1
Pronunciation
/laːf/
/lɑːf/
/læf/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • His deep laughs boomed through the room.
2 Definition

Something that provokes mirth or scorn.

Example Sentences
  • Your new hat's an absolute laugh, dude.
3 Definition

A fun person.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

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.

Example Sentences
  • There were many laughing children running on the school grounds.
2 Definition

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

3 Definition

(followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

Example Sentences
  • Don't laugh at my new hat, man!
4 Definition

To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.

5 Definition

To express by, or utter with, laughter.