ha
word
/ˈhɑ/
hah
/hˈɑː/
hah
Definition
'Ha' is a short sound people make to show they are laughing, especially in writing or when laughing briefly.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used in writing, texting, or comic books to represent laughter. 'Ha' is often repeated ('ha ha', 'haha') for stronger laughter. Not used in formal writing.
Spanish: ja (risa) - jejePortuguese (BR): há (risada) - hahaPortuguese (PT): há (risada) - hahaChinese (Simplified): 哈哈（表示笑声）Chinese (Traditional): 哈哈（表示笑聲）Hindi: हा (हँसी)Arabic: هاها (ضحك)Bengali: হা (হাসি বোঝাতে) - হা-হাRussian: хаJapanese: ハVietnamese: haKorean: 하Turkish: haUrdu: ہاIndonesian: ha
Example Sentences
"Ha, that was a good joke!"
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He sent a message with 'ha' at the end.
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She just laughed and said 'ha'.
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You can write 'ha' if you think something is funny.
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Sometimes all you can say is 'ha' when you're surprised.
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He replied to my story with just a single 'ha'.
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