a barrel of laughs

: a round bulging vessel of greater length than breadth that is usually made of staves bound with hoops and has flat ends of equal diameter

: the amount contained in a barrel

: a great quantity

: to put or pack in a barrel

: to move at a high speed or without hesitation

: to show emotion (such as mirth, joy, or scorn) with a chuckle or explosive vocal sound

: to find amusement or pleasure in something

: to become amused or derisive

: the act of laughing

: a cause for derision or merriment : joke

: an expression of scorn or mockery : jeer