haw-haw
interjection
(used to represent the sound of a loud, boisterous laugh.)
haw-haw
American
[haw-haw]
/ ˈhɔˌhɔ /
interjection
noun
Haw-Haw
1
British
/ ˈhɔːˌhɔː /
noun
haw-haw
2
British
/ ˈhɔːˈhɔː /
interjection
haw-haw
3
British
/ ˈhɔːhɔː /
noun
Etymology
Origin of haw-haw
1825–35; imitative; see ha-ha 1
Example Sentences
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But their neighbors, the Bailey family, have spent the cold-war years lining their nests and crying haw-haw at C.D., except for daughter Lenore, who is devoted both to Chuck Conner and radiochemistry.
From Time Magazine Archive
As the haw-haw gate had already been opened, he passed through it without.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
Out through the haw-haw gate rode he, his troop behind, every man-jack of them looking cowed and crestfallen as himself.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
These were also outside the haw-haw, having crossed it by another causeway at back.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
These were enclosed by a haw-haw; the causeway which crossed it having a gate also.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
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