laugh at

Idioms  

1. Treat lightly, scoff at. For example, He said the other children all laughed at his jacket, or They stopped laughing at his theory when it proved to be correct. [Late 1300s]

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Example Sentences

There is a temptation to gloat, laugh at and mock them, but that may be a trap which further imperil American democracy.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

He is able to laugh at the quirks of his condition with them.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Melvin, 46, couldn’t help but laugh at Kunis’ fury over the topic, noting that her HOA must be particularly bad for her to have reached such levels of upset.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

But the goal remains the same as any special: to laugh at something we feel like we’re not supposed to, only to realize we can relate to a person’s struggles more than we think.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

I hesitated, then gave her a few short, jerky nods and waited for her to laugh at me.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia