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laugh

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/læf/ · laugh

to make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make the spontaneous sounds and movements of the face and body that are the instinctive expressions of lively amusement.

اچانک خوشی یا مزے سے آواز نکالنا، جہاں چہرے اور جسم کی حرکات بھی شامل ہوتی ہیں۔

ہنسی

hansi

Synonyms

chucklegigglesnickerمسکراہٹخوشیطرب

Antonyms

crysorrowgrieveروناافسوسپریشانی

Common Collocations

  • laugh out loud
  • laugh at
  • nervous laugh

Example Sentences

She couldn't help but laugh at the funny joke.

وہ لطیفے پر ہنسنے سے خود کو روک نہ سکی۔

Woh lateefay par hansnay se khud ko rok na saki.

They laughed together at the silly mistakes.

وہ بے وقوفیوں پر ایک ساتھ ہنسے۔

Woh bewakoofiyon par aik saath hansay.

His laugh was contagious, making everyone around him smile.

اس کی ہنسی متعدی تھی، جس سے ارد گرد کے سب لوگ مسکرانے لگے۔

Us ki hansi mutadi thi, jis se ard gird ke sab log muskurane lage.

Easily Confused With

guffaw:A guffaw is a loud and boisterous laugh, whereas a laugh can be quiet and subtle.

Word Family

laughing
verbہنسانا
laughter
nounمسکراہٹ
laughable
adjectiveمسکراہٹ بھرا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'laugh' as an expression of joy, like a sound of happiness.

Picture a group of friends laughing around a campfire.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنستے تو ہیں ہم، پر یہ دل کی بات کون جانے؟

Hans'te to hain hum, par ye dil ki baat kaun jane?

We laugh, but who knows the turmoil of the heart?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنسنا اچھی صحت کا نشان ہوتا ہے۔

Hansna achi sehat ka nishaan hota hai.

Laughing is a sign of good health.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hlaefian" — to make a sound of laughter

First known use: 14th century

The word 'laugh' has been a part of the English language since common Germanic origins, reflecting the universal human expression of joy.