How to Pronounce "for laughs"
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫæfs
fer-LAFS
fˈɔː/ /lˈɑːfz
faw-LAHFS
Definition
If you do something 'for laughs', you do it just to have fun or amuse yourself, not for any serious reason.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈɫæfs
British English
fˈɔː/ /lˈɑːfz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fer-LAFS
UK
faw-LAHFS
Listen in Context
We played a silly game for laughs.
He told a joke for laughs.
They dressed up for laughs at the party.
We only did that prank for laughs — no one got hurt.