for a laugh
idiom
chiefly British, informal
: for amusement
The children were saying every word backward, just for a laugh.
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During the latest episode of First We Feast's Hot Ones, Radcliffe recalled how much Gambon, who took over the role of Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris in 2002, could always be counted on for a laugh during filming.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Some are hoping to teach you something, while others are just aiming for a laugh or offering a way to escape for a few hours.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Anyone looking for a laugh the day after Christmas can find one at Mic Drop Comedy.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The actress, 54, is no stranger to going the distance for a laugh, but prefers her counterparts be human.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026
Some are hoping to teach you something, while others are just aiming for a laugh or offering a way to escape for a few hours.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Anyone looking for a laugh the day after Christmas can find one at Mic Drop Comedy.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
The actress, 54, is no stranger to going the distance for a laugh, but prefers her counterparts be human.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for a laugh
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“For a laugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20a%20laugh. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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