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Definition laugh at in American English

laugh at phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to say unkind things about someone or something that are intended to make them seem silly

Example

The other kids laughed at his haircut.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress
1.1

to say unkind things about someone when they are not there

Example

I always felt as though people were laughing at me behind my back.

Synonyms and related words
abuse mistreat oppress
2

to behave in a way that shows you are not worried or frightened by something

Example

He's always been able to laugh at danger.

Synonyms and related words
chillax calm down relax
3

to not be too serious or sensitive about yourself and the things that you do

Example

In a culture that too often lacks perspective, these cartoons give Americans the chance to laugh at themselves.

Synonyms and related words
comic ironic flippant
Definition laugh at in American English