Laugh ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Laugh ( verb )

1. To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and chest that are the instinctive expression of delight and that are usually accompanied by the emission of breath.
2. To show amusement or derision by such sounds and movements.

Origin:

Old english hlehhan, of germanic origin; related to dutch lachen and german lachen.

Examples:

1. The audience laughed at the comedian's jokes.
2. She laughed at the silly situation.
3. He laughed heartily.
4. The children were laughing and playing.
5. I couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculousness of it all.

(As a noun)

Laugh ( noun )

1. To make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and chest that are the instinctive expression of delight and that are usually accompanied by the emission of breath.
2. To show amusement or derision by such sounds and movements.

Origin:

Old english hlehhan, of germanic origin; related to dutch lachen and german lachen.

Examples:

1. The audience laughed at the comedian's jokes.
2. She laughed at the silly situation.
3. He laughed heartily.
4. The children were laughing and playing.
5. I couldn't stop laughing at the ridiculousness of it all.