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   Laugh

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   verb

   • 1. make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement and sometimes also of contempt or derision: "she couldn't help laughing at his jokes" Similar chucklechortleguffawgiggletittersniggersnickercacklehowlroartee-heeburst out laughingroar/hoot with laughtershake with laughterbe convulsed with laughterdissolve into laughtersplit one's sideshold one's sidesbe doubled upinformal:be in stitchesdie laughingbe rolling in the aislesbust a gutbreak upbe creased upcrease upcrack upfall aboutlaugh like a drainridiculemockderidescoff atjeer atsneer atjibe atmake fun ofpoke fun atmake jokes aboutheap scorn onscornpooh-poohlampoonsatirizecaricatureparodytauntteasetormentinformal:send uptake the mickey out ofpoke mullock atvulgar slang:take the piss out ofdated:make sport ofOpposite cry
   • ▪ ridicule; scorn: "many people only laughed at these stories"
   • ▪ be in a fortunate or successful position: "if next year's model is as successful, Ford will be laughing"

   noun

   • 1. an act of laughing: "he has a long and hearty laugh at this old joke" Similar chucklechortleguffawgiggletitterha-hatee-heesniggerroar of laughterhoot of laughtershriek of laughterpeal of laughterbelly laugh
   • 2. something that causes laughter; a source of fun, amusement, or derision: informal "she decided to play along with him for a laugh" Similar jokeprankpiece of funjestescapadeadventurecaperromppractical joketrickbit of mischiefshenaniganshorseplayinformal:larkgigglehoot
   • ▪ a person who is good fun or amusing company: "I like Peter—he's a good laugh" Similar jokercomediancomiccomediennehumoristwagwitentertainerclownfunny manfunny womanjesterprankstercharacterinformal:cardcasecautionhootscreamriotbarrel of laughshard caseOpposite boremisery

   Word Origin Old Englishhlæhhan, hliehhan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German lachen, also to laughter.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLAUGH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to make the sounds and movements of the face and body that express happiness or amusement, or that sometimes express ridicule or anxiety: The audience just laughed and laughed. That guy always makes me laugh. When I made a face at Drew, he laughed out loud. We were laughing at the clown.

3. www.verywellmind.com › the-stress-management-and-healthThe Health Benefits of Laughter - Verywell Mind

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   4 days ago · Laughing regularly helps us feel better physically and mentally, even offering social benefits. Recognizing the many health benefits of laughter can help us understand the importance of adding more humor into our lives. We also share a few things you can do to laugh more often, enabling you to maximize humor's benefits.

4. www.businessinsider.com › guides › healthWhy Do We Laugh? Types and Benefits of Laughter - Insider

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   Dec 19, 2020 · Laughter is a social behavior that mostly happens when we're with others. Romanoff says this is because laughter serves as a cue for social connection and relationship formation. A 2013 study...

5. www.helpguide.org › articles › mental-healthLaughter is the Best Medicine - HelpGuide.org

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   Feb 5, 2024 · With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is a tremendous resource for surmounting problems, enhancing your relationships, and supporting both physical and emotional health. Best of all, this priceless medicine is fun, free, and easy to use.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › basicsLaughter | Psychology Today

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   Contents. The Benefits of Laughter. What We Find Funny. The Benefits of Laughter. Although laughter is not generally under voluntary control, it has numerous health benefits. Bouts of laughter...

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › laughingLAUGHING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. that laughs or is given to laughter: a laughing child. uttering sounds like human laughter, as some birds. suggesting laughter by brightness, color, sound, etc.: a laughing stream; laughing flowers. laughable: The increase in crime is no laughing matter.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLAUGHING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A2. to smile while making sounds with your voice that show you think something is funny or you are happy: laugh at They laughed at her jokes. I couldn't stop laughing. I said he'd have to give a talk and he laughed nervously. make someone laugh She's so funny - she really makes me laugh.