laughing

American  

[laf-ing, lah-fing] / ˈlæf ɪŋ, ˈlɑ fɪŋ /

adjective

1. that laughs or is given to laughter.

   a laughing child.

2. uttering sounds like human laughter, as some birds.

3. suggesting laughter by brightness, color, sound, etc..

   a laughing stream; laughing flowers.

4. laughable.

   The increase in crime is no laughing matter.

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noun

1. laughter.

Other Word Forms

• laughingly adverb
• unlaughing adjective

Etymology

Origin of laughing

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; laugh, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

“This is my witches’ brew,” she said laughing as she stirred the viscous inky liquid inside the bucket.

From Los Angeles Times

The Steelers offered what the Jets couldn’t: tradition, stability, a long-term coach, and the ability to get through a Sunday afternoon without the rest of the country pointing at the television and laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Then he turns to the other two people sharing the couch: “Why are you guys laughing?”

From Los Angeles Times

Later, the member of staff reported hearing "lots of laughing" from inside the kitchen where Mr Duffy and his colleague were based.

From BBC

But here’s the thing, Mr. President: Despite what you think, they’re not laughing with you.

From Salon

Related Words

• humorous