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
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After all, some say the best love stories start off as friendships, specifically when there’s mutual support and laughter.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026 -
In confessional, Boz can’t contain her laughter.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The more stinging irony here is that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping probably approved these public statements with a chuckle.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Jan. 2026
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Add a few related to popular culture, news, or events of the year for an extra chuckle.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Rita says with a giggle and a glint in her eye.—
Esme Nicholson,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nash had an unorthodox solution to Goldberg’s giggles.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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