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laughter

[ laf-ter, lahf- ]

noun

  1. the action or sound of laughing. laughing.
  2. an inner quality, mood, disposition, etc., suggestive of laughter; mirthfulness:

    a man of laughter and goodwill.

  3. an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement.
  4. Archaic. an object of laughter; subject or matter for amusement.


laughter

/ ˈɑːڳə /

noun

  1. the action of or noise produced by laughing
  2. the experience or manifestation of mirth, amusement, scorn, or joy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ܲt· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of laughter1

before 900; Middle English; Old English hleahtor; cognate with Old High German hlahtar, Old Norse ٰ; laugh
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of laughter1

Old English hleahtor; related to Old Norse ٰ
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Their giant, phony smiles reminded me of dolphins circling their prey and their mean laughter is blended into the sound of cackling birds.

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“We realized this is a theater movie — the laughter together, the crying together,” says Burke.

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“My jiggles…. The laughter was endless, our talks were special, your energy was contagious,” said Michelle Visage, who posted a photo with the late star.

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They are either having a very good time — with much laughter and banter, and perhaps a tear or two when a butterfly emerges from the cocoon — or else they are excellent actors.

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"And there was understandably a lot of titters, laughter and giggles - but it's starting to feel like a tangible thing that could actually come to fruition."

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