laughing

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English lawghynge; equivalent to laugh +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɑːfɪŋ

Noun[edit]

laughing (countable and uncountable, plural laughings)

  1. The action of the verb to laugh.

Verb[edit]

laughing

  1. present participle and gerund of laugh

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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