11+ Words that rhyme with laughing

Laughing is a 2-syllable word with 11 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are coughing, crashing, acting. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of laughing

adjective
  1. showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness; "laughing children"

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2 syllables

4 syllables

Examples of "laughing" in lyrics

See how laughing is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Hollering and laughing"
    3 Melancholy Gypsies — And If
  • "You won't be laughing"
    Aesop Rock — Daylight
  • "I can count my own dusty nickels with you laughing"
    Aesop Rock — The Tugboat Complex

What do these rhymes mean?

acting
serving temporarily especially as a substitute; "the acting president" the performance of a part or role in a drama
asking
the verbal act of requesting
coughing
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages
crashing
informal intensifiers; "what a bally (or blinking) nuisance"; "a bloody fool"; "a crashing bore"; "you flaming idiot"
smiling
smiling with happiness or optimism; "Come to my arms, my beamish boy!"- Lewis Carroll; "a room of smiling faces

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "laughing" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like coughing, crashing, acting create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "laughing" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with laughing?
Words that rhyme with laughing include: coughing, crashing, acting, asking, smiling, standing, staffing, cashing, rapping, chaffing, and 1 more.
How many syllables does laughing have?
Laughing has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with laughing?
There are 11 words that rhyme with laughing: 11 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for laughing in a song?
The strongest rhymes for laughing in songwriting are coughing, crashing, acting. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with laughing?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with laughing include coughing, crashing, acting, asking, smiling. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: coughing, crashing; 1-syllable: autographing. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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