laugh
word
/ˈɫæf/
laf
/lˈɑːf/
lahf
Definition
To make sounds and movements of the face and body that show you think something is funny or feel happy.
Usage & Nuances
"Laugh" is usually intransitive (you can't "laugh something"). You often use it with 'at': "laugh at a joke." Formal phrase: "burst out laughing." Don't confuse with "smile" (silent, mouth only).
Spanish: reírPortuguese (BR): rirPortuguese (PT): rirChinese (Simplified): 笑Chinese (Traditional): 笑Hindi: हँसनाArabic: يضحكBengali: হাসাRussian: смеятьсяJapanese: 笑うVietnamese: cườiKorean: 웃다Turkish: gülmekUrdu: ہنسناIndonesian: tertawa
Example Sentences
She always laughs at my jokes.
basic
Children laugh when they play together.
basic
It's good to laugh every day.
basic
I couldn't help but laugh when I saw his face.
natural
Everyone started to laugh out loud during the movie.
natural
Don't laugh at him; he's trying his best.
natural