How to Pronounce "laugh off"
expression
ˈɫæf/ /ˈɔf
LAF-awf
lˈɑːf/ /ˈɒf
LAAF-of
Definition
To treat something serious as if it is not important by making a joke or by laughing about it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæf/ /ˈɔf
British English
lˈɑːf/ /ˈɒf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAF-awf
UK
LAAF-of
Listen in Context
He tried to laugh off his mistake in class.
She always laughs off rude comments.
We tried to laugh off the awkward moment.
Instead of apologizing, he just laughed off the whole thing.