English · Daily Life
laugh
/lɑːf/
[/lɑːf/]
to make sounds of joy
Beginnerverb
Definition
To laugh means to make sounds and movements that show you are happy or find something funny.
Example
We laughed at the funny story.
We laughed at the funny story.
Etymology
From Old English 'hliehhan', likely imitating the sound of laughing.
How & Where It’s Used
Common verb for showing joy or amusement.