Laugh Definition & Meaning
laugh
- noun
- the sound of laughing
- a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision"
- a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point"
- verb
- produce laughter
"Laugh" in song lyrics
See how laugh is used in real songs:
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"before we get to hear it laugh"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"So as I cracked a smile and started to laugh"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Goin' out like that makes me laugh"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come
Words that rhyme with laugh
Usage tips for "laugh"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "laugh" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for laugh to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does laugh mean?
- the sound of laughing a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision" a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter; "he told a very funny joke"; "he knows a million gags"; "thanks for the laugh"; "he laughed unpleasantly at his own jest"; "even a schoolboy's jape is supposed to have some ascertainable point" produce laughter
- What part of speech is laugh?
- Laugh is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does laugh have?
- Laugh has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).