for laughs

idiom

informal
: for amusement
The children were saying every word backward, just for laughs.

Examples of for laughs in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dressing for laughs Despite the film’s grim subject matter, there are unexpectedly comedic moments — not so much to offer respite but, if anything, to add to the jarring effect. Caitlin Chatterton, CNN, 2 July 2024 Prepare yourself for laughs, tears and best of all, that rare gem of a contemporary gay character heading into his life's third act. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 Then there are Valley of the Stupid Gasbags who will replay calls of these new Yankees voices just for laughs. Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 15 June 2024 In 2018, the report said, footage of the shot to the groin was used, but seemingly more for laughs than for instruction. Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for for laughs 

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“For laughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20laughs. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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