Laughing

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
• Rhymes: -ɑːfɪŋ

Origin

laugh + -ing

Full definition of laughing

Noun

1. The action of the verb to laugh.

Verb

1. Present participle of laugh

Usage notes

As with other present participles, laughing can be used as an adjective:

The Laughing Cavalier

laughing hyena

Likewise, as with other gerunds, laughing can be used as a verbal noun:

Laughing could be heard all the way from the back of the room!

Synonyms

• (as a gerund): hilarity, laughter

Derived terms