Laughing stock Meaning in English
expression
परिभाषा
A person or thing that other people laugh at and make fun of, often because of a mistake, embarrassment, or failure.
उपयोग और बारीकियां
This is an informal, often slightly harsh idiom. Used for situations where someone becomes a subject of public ridicule. Common with 'become a laughing stock' or 'make (someone) a laughing stock'. Not used for friendly teasing—implies major embarrassment.
उदाहरण वाक्य
After the show failed, they became the laughing stock of the town.
basic
Don’t make us a laughing stock in front of your friends.
basic
He did not want to be a laughing stock at school.
basic
If you keep wearing that hat, you'll end up the laughing stock of the office.
natural
She tripped on stage and instantly became a laughing stock online.
natural
People will forget your mistake; you’re not the laughing stock you think you are.
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