Synonyms of laugh

laugh 1 of 2

verb

ˈlaf 

1

as in to giggle

to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound

everyone laughed when the clown dramatically slipped and fell

Synonyms & Similar Words

• giggle
• chuckle
• scream
• smile
• grin
• snicker
• roar
• chortle
• cackle
• titter
• crack up
• hee-haw
• twitter
• break up
• split one's sides

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cry
• weep
• sob
• bawl
• howl
• blubber
• wail
• whine
• squall
• whimper
• bleat
• groan
• sigh
• sniffle
• moan
• yowl
• snivel
• pule

2

as in to smile

to express scornful amusement by means of facial contortions

you're going to try out for the football team? Don't make me laugh!

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smile
• sneer
• snicker
• snort
• sniff
• snigger
• ridicule
• insult
• jeer
• mock
• deride
• hoot
• tease
• disdain
• despise
• scorn
• scoff (at)
• taunt
• decry
• gibe
• disparage
• belittle
• torment
• catcall
• heckle
• ride
• pooh-pooh
• rib
• bad-mouth
• jive
• razz
• put down

laugh

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noun

1

as in chuckle

an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement

the child's frown turned into a laugh when he saw the clown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chuckle
• laughter
• giggle
• snicker
• smile
• guffaw
• grin
• snigger
• smirk
• chortle
• titter
• belly laugh
• cackle
• horselaugh
• hee-haw
• cachinnation
• twitter
• crow
• whoop
• boff
• simper
• boffola

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cry
• groan
• sob
• moan
• wail
• face
• frown
• mouth
• grimace
• scowl
• pout
• lower

2

as in hoot

someone or something that is very funny

that new sitcom is a laugh

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hoot
• scream
• riot
• joke
• knee-slapper
• gag
• wisecrack
• quip
• witticism
• howler
• boner
• pleasantry
• jest
• sight
• sally
• crack
• waggery
• caution

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• downer
• bummer

3

as in joke

something said or done to cause laughter

the film comedy had a good laugh in just about every scene

Synonyms & Similar Words

• joke
• joking
• giggle
• gag
• funny
• wisecrack
• quip
• witticism
• scream
• jape
• one-liner
• pleasantry
• rib
• drollery
• jest
• sally
• josh
• waggery
• yuk
• prank
• crack
• boff
• nifty
• riot
• parody
• funning
• comedy
• humorousness
• humor
• panic
• kidding
• wisecracking
• trick
• mock
• banter
• boffola
• buffoonery
• practical joke
• antic
• mockery
• caper
• knee-slapper
• lampoon
• leg-pull
• raillery
• riff
• burlesque
• funniness
• repartee
• caricature
• put-on
• hilariousness
• thigh-slapper
• wordplay
• facetiousness
• persiflage
• drollness
• wit
• monkeyshine(s)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laugh

Verb

What if all the pro runners laugh at me, a fledgling beginner? — Maryann Wright, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Others display figures of Budai — or the laughing Buddha — in their workshops as symbols of good fortune and prosperity. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Noun

Vernon Stockton / Getty Images Councilman Kris Harsh, who represents Ward 4 on the city's nonpartisan council, gave a speech during the meeting supporting the resolution, which drew laughs from attendees at times and a round of applause afterward. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Last night's Emmy Awards featured surprise cameos, laughs and heart-warming moments. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing laugh

• belly laugh
• laugh (at)