ha ha

1 of 2

interjection

(ˈ)hä-ˈhä

variants or haha or ha-ha

Synonyms of ha ha next

next

—used to express amusement or derision

ha-ha

2 of 2

noun

ˈhä-ˌhä

: sunk fence

Word History

Etymology

Interjection

Middle English, from Old English ha ha

Noun

French haha

First Known Use

Interjection

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1749, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of ha ha was before the 12th century

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“Ha ha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ha%20ha. Accessed 29 Mar. 2023.

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