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
  • Bailey could be seen mouthing something to the host, and before turning around as instructed, instead went in for a kiss, sending the audience into howls of laughter and applause.
    EW.com, EW.com, 27 June 2025
  • In Ukraine's legendary port city, the salty breeze carried the splashing and laughter of a carefree summer.
    Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • From funny reactions to adorable giggles, see some of the best moments from Thursday's big game Comments Taylor Swift is back in her sporty era!
    Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.
    Daniel Vaillancourt, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Her spirit, her fire, her talent, her leadership, her laugh — unforgettable.
    Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 17 June 2025
  • Y'all gave me a good laugh this morning, so thanks for that!
    Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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