Synonyms for Laugh
Definition of 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"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "laugh"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like gag, jape, jest can replace "laugh" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "laugh" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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