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laughing

[laf-ing, lah-fing] / ˈlæf ɪŋ, ˈlɑ fɪŋ /


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"He didn't want to shave his beard off," Thomson said laughing.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The disorder affects emotional expression that can result in sudden involuntary, and out-of-control episodes of laughing, crying, or anger that do not match how a person actually feels.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

“What’s nice is when he’s 92, we can keep going because of social media,” Stuart said, laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

I personally regret every time I put wind in the sails of a deeply unfunny and offensive man by politely laughing, feeling too awkward to course-correct the moment.

From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026

He liked playing tag with a bit of hare-skin, and when the cub pounced on him he rolled on the ground, making odd yip-and-yowls which the cub guessed was his way of laughing.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver


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