Have a laugh Meaning in English

expression

US

HAV-uh-LAF

UK

hav-uh-LAHF

Definição

To laugh and enjoy yourself, usually in a lighthearted or friendly way. It often means to joke, relax, or have a good time with others.

Uso & Nuances

An informal British/Australian expression; 'have a laugh' means enjoy a joke, tease, or share fun. Can be literal or about a lighthearted attitude. Not used formally. Often found in phrases like 'We’re just having a laugh' or 'It was just for a laugh'.

• Spanish: reírse - pasar un buen rato (riendo)
• Portuguese (BR): dar risada - se divertir (rindo)
• Portuguese (PT): rir - divertir-se (a rir)
• Chinese (Simplified): 笑一笑 - 开心一下
• Chinese (Traditional): 笑一笑 - 開心一下
• Hindi: हँसना - मज़े करना (हँसी के साथ)
• Arabic: يضحك - يمضي وقتًا ممتعًا (بالضحك)
• Bengali: মজা করা - হাসাহাসি করা
• Russian: посмеяться - повеселиться
• Japanese: 笑う - 楽しむ
• Vietnamese: cười vui - đùa giỡn
• Korean: 웃다 - 재미있게 놀다
• Turkish: gülmek - eğlenmek
• Urdu: ہنسنا - مزہ کرنا
• Indonesian: tertawa - bercanda

Frases de Exemplo

We always have a laugh at lunch together.

basic

The movie was funny. I just wanted to have a laugh.

basic

Let’s have a laugh and play a game.

basic

Don't take everything so seriously, just have a laugh!

natural

We went out to the pub to have a laugh after work.

natural

He was only joking, just trying to have a laugh.

natural