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An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.

Example: His deep laughs boomed through the room.

Something that provokes mirth or scorn.

Example: Your new hat's an absolute laugh, dude.

A fun person.

To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the face and eyes, and usually accompanied by the emission of explosive or chuckling sounds from the chest and throat; to indulge in laughter.

Example: There were many laughing children running on the school grounds.

To be or appear cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.

(followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

Example: Don't laugh at my new hat, man!

To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.