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laughter

noun laugh·ter \ˈlaf-tər, ˈläf-\

: the action or sound of laughing

Full Definition of LAUGHTER

: a sound of or as if of laughing

archaic : a cause of merriment

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Origin of LAUGHTER

Middle English, from Old English hleahtor; akin to Old English hliehhan

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to LAUGHTER

Synonyms: belly laugh, boff (or boffo), boffola, cachinnation, cackle, chortle, chuckle, giggle, guffaw, hee-haw, horselaugh, laugh, snicker, snigger, titter, twitter

Rhymes with LAUGHTER

after, crafter, drafter, grafter, rafter, wafter

LAUGHTER Defined for Kids

laughter

noun laugh·ter \ˈlaf-tər, ˈläf-\

Definition of LAUGHTER for Kids

: the action or sound of laughing

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