English
Etymology
laugh + -ing
Pronunciation
IPA: /�l��fɪ�/
SAMPA: /'lA:fIN/
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Noun
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- The action of the verb to laugh.
Verb
laughing
- present participle of|laugh
Usage notes
As with other present participles, laughing can be used as an adjective:
:The Laughing Cavalier
:laughing hyena
Likewise, as with other gerunds, laughing can be used as a verbal noun:
:Laughing could be heard all the way from the back of the room!
Synonyms
(as a gerund): hilarity, laughter
Derived terms
laughing dove
laughing falcon
laughing gas
laughing goose
laughing gull
mid
laughing hyena
laughing jackass
laughing owl
laughingstock
Category:English present participles
Category:Laughter
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