Laughter
238. Laughter
See also 213. HUMOR .
- Abderian
- relating to foolish or excessive laughter. [Allusion to Democritus, the laughing philosopher, born in Abdero.]
- cachinnation
- raucous laughter; loud whinnying.
- geloscopy, gelotoscopy
- a form of divination that determines a person’s character or future from the way he laughs.
- jocundity
- the quality or condition of being merry or cheerful. —jocund , adj.
- katagelophobia
- an abnormal fear or dislike of ridicule.
- risibility
- 1. the ability or disposition to laugh.
- 2. a humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.
- 3. laughter.
Laughter
402. Laughter
- Democritus (c. 460—c. 370 B.C.) the laughing philosopher. [Gk. Phil.: Jobes, 430]
- hyena rapacious scavenger, known for its maniacal laughter. [Zoology: Misc.]
- laughing gas (nitrous oxide) sweet-smelling, colorless gas; produces feeling of euphoria. [Medicine: Misc.]
- Thalia Muse of comedy [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1071]
laughter
laugh·ter / ˈlaftər/ • n. the action or sound of laughing: he roared with laughter.
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