laughing
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Etymology[edit]
From Middle English lawghynge; equivalent to laugh + -ing.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
laughing (countable and uncountable, plural laughings)
- The action of the verb to laugh.
Verb[edit]
laughing
Usage notes[edit]
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!
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