laughingstock
word
Definition
A person or thing that is widely ridiculed and made fun of by others.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always used to describe public embarrassment, not private jokes. Often appears in 'become a laughingstock' or 'make someone a laughingstock.' Formal and literary, rarely used for light-hearted teasing.
Spanish: hazmerreír - motivo de burlaPortuguese (BR): motivo de riso - motivo de chacotaPortuguese (PT): motivo de chacota - motivo de risoChinese (Simplified): 笑柄Chinese (Traditional): 笑柄Hindi: मज़ाक उड़ाया जाने वाला व्यक्ति/वस्तुArabic: مدعاة للسخرية - مصدر للضحكBengali: উপহাসের পাত্র - হাস্যরসের বিষয়Russian: посмешищеJapanese: 笑い者Vietnamese: trò cười - đối tượng bị chế nhạoKorean: 웃음거리Turkish: alay konusu - gülünç duruma düşen kişiUrdu: تماشا - مذاق کا نشانہIndonesian: olok-olok - bahan tertawaan
Example Sentences
After the mistake, he felt like a laughingstock at work.
basic
They made her a laughingstock in front of the whole class.
basic
Don’t worry, you’re not a laughingstock.
basic
If I wear that costume, I’ll be the laughingstock of the party.
natural
His wild idea turned him into a laughingstock overnight.
natural
I’d rather fail quietly than become a laughingstock for everyone to see.
natural