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Laughing - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Laughing is the act of making sounds and facial expressions that show happiness, amusement, or joy. It is a natural response to humor or delight and often involves smiling or chuckling.

laughing

/ˈlæfɪŋ/ /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/

Definition:

Making sounds of amusement or joy, often in response to something funny.

Synonyms:

chuckling, giggling, chortling, guffawing

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

crying, frowning

Common Collocations:

laughing loudly, laughing uncontrollably, laughing together

Derivatives:

laughable, laughter

Usage Tips:

Use "laughing" to describe audible expressions of joy or amusement, often in social contexts.

Common Phrases:

laughing stock, burst out laughing, laughing one's head off

Etymology:

From Old English "hlæhhan," related to German "lachen," meaning to express mirth audibly.

Examples:

  • 1. She couldn’t stop laughing at the joke.
  • 2. The children were laughing while playing in the park.
  • 3. He was laughing so hard that tears formed in his eyes.
  • 4. Everyone started laughing when the puppy chased its tail.

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