laugh

laugh n

see laugh, v.

  1. Bubble; gurgle; chuckle; chortle; chirp; guffaw; giggle; expression of mirth.

laugh [-ed, -s] v

OE hliehhan.

  1. Bubble; gurgle; chuckle; chortle; chirp; guffaw; giggle; make mirthful noises.
  2. Express joy or gaiety; be cheerful, pleasant, or lively.
  3. Mock; scorn; deride; ridicule; treat with some degree of contempt.