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Definition laugh at in British 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
abusemistreatoppress
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.

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abusemistreatoppress
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.

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chillaxcalm downrelax
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
comicironicflippant
Definition laugh at in British English