laughing

noun, adj — 2 senses

laughing

noun

/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/

Etymology From Middle English laughynge; equivalent to laugh + -ing.

1

Noun from verb verbal noun of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh.

laughing

adj

Etymology From Middle English laughynge; equivalent to laugh + -ing.

1

verbal adjective of laugh: the action of the verb to laugh.

Derived terms
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