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laugh

/læf/ noun B1
  1. An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter. · His deep laughs boomed through the room.
  2. Something that provokes mirth or scorn. · Your new hat's an absolute laugh, dude.

Plural laughs

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“That is a long story,” answered the King, with a winged laugh; “but as we have a long journey before us, I will pass the time by telling you about it, if you wish.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 98 · B2
When Dorothy had time to open these books she found them full of queer green pictures that made her laugh, they were so funny.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 65 · B2
“Your house did, anyway,” replied the little old woman, with a laugh, “and that is the same thing.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 7 · B2
A sudden puff of wind blew off his hat and wig, at which a loud laugh rang forth from his companions.
Three Hundred Aesop's Fables, p. 55 · B2

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