Main Entry:

lu·di·crous

Pronunciation:

\ˈlü-də-krəs\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin ludicrus, from ludus play, sport; perhaps akin to Greek loidoros abusive

Date:

1712

1 : amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity 2 : meriting derisive laughter or scorn as absurdly inept, false, or foolish

synonyms see laughable

— lu·di·crous·ly adverb

— lu·di·crous·ness noun