horselaugh

[ hawrs-laf, -lahf ]

noun

1. a loud, coarse laugh, especially of derision.

verb (used without object)

1. to utter a horselaugh.

Other Words From

• horselaughter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horselaugh¹

First recorded in 1705–15; horse + laugh

Example Sentences

The conductor stared, and the passengers set up a horselaugh.

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