cachinnation

noun

Definition of cachinnationnext
as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement during the quiet scenes of the movie we could hear occasional eruptions of cachinnation from the adjacent theater

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  1. laughter
  2. giggle
  3. laugh
Noun
  • But as Sharpe went on to explain, the laughter that was coming from his Southwestern teammates that day ceased immediately after he was given an opportunity to perform on the practice field.
    Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 22 Dec. 2024
  • If there's laughter in the moment, take another beat.
    Sari Hitchins, Parents, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of laughter
Noun
  • James Martinez and Alex Shimizu take on the Batista and Masuka roles in the prequel, bringing back their signature fedora and giggle, respectively.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Ekuban told me the story with a giggle, as if nothing had happened.
    Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of giggle
Noun
  • Cukor provides her with every leeway to make her slinky walk, squeaky voice and astonishing malapropisms count for every possible laugh.
    THR Staff, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
  • For more holiday laughs, check out Saturday night’s Sábado Gigante Christmas Special sketch, and for a musical fix, don’t miss Hozier’s performance.
    Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of laugh
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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