laughing

The “smile through tears” had replaced the previous mindset that laughing was for the poor.
The French Court’s Royal Ban on Smiles|William O’Connor|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But nothing happens and soon Mariame is home, eating dinner with her two little sisters, laughing and acting silly.
‘Girlhood’: Coming of Age in France’s Projects|Molly Hannon|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Lena, Emilia, and I are laughing because we sorted the wig thing out nice and early.
Natalie Dormer Talks ‘Hunger Games,’ Feminism, and Why ‘Game of Thrones’ Needs More Dick|Marlow Stern|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For French law enforcement, the evil clowns are, it has to be said, no laughing matter.
French Freak-Out Over Creepy Clowns|Tracy McNicoll|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Two years later, the writer did just that in front of a laughing Noah at the Bulls practice facility.
The Chicago Bulls’ Joakim Noah Sounds Off on Weed, the Weather, and Winning|Bill Schulz|October 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sound of merry voices and laughing came from within, and his first hesitating knock was unanswered.
Tom Brown's School Days|Thomas Hughes
It is very good of you; but I see from your face that you are laughing at me.
Laboulaye's Fairy Book|Various
He stopped speaking suddenly, for he saw that the woman was laughing at him.
Prince Vance|Eleanor Putnam
This is no laughing matter, dear, whispered Ruth, watching the curly-haired boy closely.
Ruth Fielding Down in Dixie|Alice B. Emerson
Mrs. March could hardly keep from laughing to see the children's impatience, though she felt nearly as impatient herself.
Nelly's Silver Mine|Helen Hunt Jackson

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