laugh off
verb
laughed off; laughing off; laughs off
: to minimize by treating as amusingly or absurdly trivial
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George acknowledges his dominant role but pretty much laughs off any frustration the other members might have felt.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
While Trump-promoting outlets like Fox News laughed off the Trump repost, some media critics said it should be taken seriously.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Why Bride's Family Called Wedding 'Cheap' Over Item at Reception Slammed
The ability to laugh off such situations seems to be a key element of their relationship.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In an interview in Fox News, Vance laughed off reports President Donald Trump is stoking tension between them.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
While Trump-promoting outlets like Fox News laughed off the Trump repost, some media critics said it should be taken seriously.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Why Bride's Family Called Wedding 'Cheap' Over Item at Reception Slammed
The ability to laugh off such situations seems to be a key element of their relationship.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
In an interview in Fox News, Vance laughed off reports President Donald Trump is stoking tension between them.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 May 2025
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“Laugh off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laugh%20off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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