cachinnation

as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement during the quiet scenes of the movie we could hear occasional eruptions of cachinnation from the adjacent theater

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Noun
  • Expect laughter, reflection, and real talk that inspires.
    Essence, Essence, 6 July 2025
  • After all, if laughter weren’t the most sacred byproduct of going to the movies, then Nicole Kidman wouldn’t have listed it first.
    David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 3 July 2025
Noun
  • Instead of giving a speech about why Chicken George should use the Veto to save him, season 2 winner Dr. Will Kirby took the opportunity to famously shade his fellow all-star houseguests in an eloquent, devilish speech, which elicited giggles and confusion from the rest of the players.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • Monday morning, the rotunda was filled with giggles and chatter as the young persimmon promoters entered the capitol.
    Anna Cecil, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • During the day out, the two took a dip in the pool and appeared to share laughs throughout the day.
    Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 11 July 2025
  • The two had several tough plays against one another, and shared plenty of laughs on the court.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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