barrel of laughs

English

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Noun

barrel of laughs (plural barrels of laughs)

1. (idiomatic) That which is enjoyable or entertaining.

   You should see this movie I just got, it's a real barrel of laughs.

2. (idiomatic) That which is immature, embarrassing, or disgraceful.

   You mean to say that barrel of laughs over there is my new partner?

3. A toy in the shape of a barrel that emits sounds of laughter.

See also

• barrel of monkeys