laugher
Americannoun
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a person who laughs.
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Informal. a contest or competition in which one person or team easily overwhelms another; easy victory.
Etymology
Origin of laugher
A late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at laugh, -er 1
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The Mets were coming off a 9-0 laugher at Arizona.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2023
Los Angeles seized control in the middle quarters, outscoring the Warriors 63-38 to turn Game 3 into a laugher.
From Seattle Times ● May 6, 2023
Dodgers get homers from Taylor, Heyward and Smith and two triples from Outman to win a laugher at Dodger Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
No one storms the court following a laugher.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 22, 2023
The little wireless operator dissolved in a fit of gleeful laugher, but still steadfastly held up the umbrella over Maddie’s head.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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