Transcription
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- [laf-er, lah-fer]
- /ˈlæf ər, ˈlɑ fər/
- /ˈlɑːkə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [laf-er, lah-fer]
- /ˈlæf ər, ˈlɑ fər/
Definitions of laugher word
- noun laugher a person who laughs. 1
- noun laugher Informal. a contest or competition in which one person or team easily overwhelms another; easy victory. 1
- noun laugher one that laughs 0
- noun laugher a contest won by a wide margin; easy victory 0
- noun laugher One who laughs. 0
- noun laugher A variety of the domestic pigeon. 0
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Origin of laugher
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
late Middle English: word dating back to 1375-1425; See origin at laugh, -er1
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Parts of speech for Laugher
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
laugher popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
laugher usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for laugher
noun laugher
- prosperity — a successful, flourishing, or thriving condition, especially in financial respects; good fortune.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- win — to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
- accomplishment — An accomplishment is something remarkable that has been done or achieved.
Antonyms for laugher
noun laugher
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- forfeit — a fine; penalty.
- misfortune — adverse fortune; bad luck.
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
See also
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