ho ho (ho)

idiom

used to represent laughter
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!
often used in an ironic or sarcastic way
Ho ho. Very funny.

Examples of ho ho (ho) in a Sentence

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“Ho ho (ho).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ho%20ho%20%28ho%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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