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laughing

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/ˈlæf.ɪŋ/ · laugh-ing

to make a sound with the vocal cords that expresses amusement or happiness.

Meanings

verbinformal

to make a sound with the vocal cords that expresses amusement or happiness.

ایک ایسی آواز پیدا کرنا جو خوشی یا مزاح کا اظہار کرتی ہے۔

ہنسنا

hansna

Synonyms

gigglechortlesnickerہنسیمسکراہٹتفریح

Antonyms

crysorrowsadnessروناافسوساداسی

Common Collocations

  • laughing out loud
  • laughing matter
  • laughing stock

Example Sentences

He was laughing at the funny joke.

وہ مذاق پر ہنس رہا تھا۔

Woh mazaak par hans raha tha.

Children were laughing in the park.

بچے پارک میں ہنس رہے تھے۔

Bachay park mein hans rahe thay.

She couldn't stop laughing at the comedy show.

وہ مزاحیہ شو پر ہنسنے سے رک نہیں پا رہی تھی۔

Woh mazhia show par hansne se ruk nahi paa rahi thi.

Easily Confused With

smiling:Smiling is a facial expression indicating pleasure, while laughing involves making a sound.

Word Family

laughter
nounہنسی
laugh
verbہنسنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'ha ha ha' when someone laughs.

Imagine a group of friends at a party laughing together.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہنسی تو خوشی کا ایک عالم ہے۔

Hansi to khushi ka aik aalam hai.

Laughter is a state of joy.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہنسی خوشی کی کنجی ہے۔

Hansi khushi ki kunji hai.

Laughter is the key to happiness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hlæhhan" — to laugh

First known use: before 12th century

The word evolved from Old English into Middle English and eventually into its modern form. It has maintained its core meaning throughout its evolution.