ha-ha

¹

or ha·ha, ha ha

[ hah-hah, hah-hah ]

interjection

1. (used as an exclamation or representation of laughter, as in expressing amusement or derision.)

ha-ha

²

[ hah-hah ]

noun

1. sunk fence.

ha-ha

¹

/ ˈhɑː hɑː /

noun

1. a wall or other boundary marker that is set in a ditch so as not to interrupt the landscape

ha-ha

²

/ ˈhɑː ˈhɑː /

interjection

1. a representation of the sound of laughter
2. an exclamation expressing derision, mockery, surprise, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of ha-ha¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English; of imitative origin

Origin of ha-ha²

1705–15; < French haha repetitive compound based on ha! exclamation of surprise

Word History and Origins

Origin of ha-ha¹

C18: from French haha, probably based on ha! ejaculation denoting surprise

Example Sentences

Like, ha-ha, we finally made a calculator app.

From New York Times

In the jubilant Atlanta clubhouse after the win, Arcia reportedly cracked, “ha-ha, attaboy, Harper.”

From Seattle Times

The mood quickly becomes less ha-ha funny and more uh-oh funny.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Bear” is not a ha-ha comedy, but Jon Bernthal’s nod for guest actor feels very “comedy” because of how that character operates within the fabric of the show.

From New York Times

The way that they write is very funny, but without a “ha-ha” setup joke.

From Los Angeles Times