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Meaning of laughed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

laughed

Pronunciation:/lɑːft//læft/

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

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

  3. (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!

  4. To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.