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US/læf/
UK/lɑːf/
the sound you make when you think something is funny; also a fun time or person (informal)
In context
My dad has a loud laugh that you can hear from the street.
We had a good laugh when the cat jumped onto the teacher's desk during the video call.
Come to karaoke with us tonight, it'll be a laugh.
Words that go with laugh
verb + noun
- have a laughWe had a laugh about our terrible singing.
- get a laughHis joke didn't get a laugh from the audience.
adjective + noun
- good laughThat comedy show gave us a good laugh.
- loud laughShe gave a loud laugh when she saw the photo.
noun + preposition
- for a laughThey dressed up as superheroes just for a laugh.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
/lɔːf/ or /lɑːɡ/Correct: /lɑːf/ (UK), /læf/ (US)