Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Laugh

• (v. i.) 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.
• (v. i.) Fig.: To be or appear gay, cheerful, pleasant, mirthful, lively, or brilliant; to sparkle; to sport.
• (v. t.) To affect or influence by means of laughter or ridicule.
• (v. t.) To express by, or utter with, laughter; -- with out.
• (n.) An expression of mirth peculiar to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter. See Laugh, v. i.

Synonyms of Laugh

• Laughter
• Joke
• Gag
• Jest
• Jape
• Express Joy
• Express Mirth

Antonyms of Laugh

• Cry

Homophones of Laugh

• Laff