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laughter
[/ˈlɑːftər/]
noun
feminine
riso
1.
the action or sound of laughing
The room was filled with laughter.
A sala estava cheia de riso.
2.
an expression of amusement or joy
Her laughter was contagious.
O riso dela era contagiante.
3.
ridicule or mockery
He became the object of laughter.
Ele se tornou alvo de riso.
Synonyms
chuckle
giggle
guffaw
hilarity
mirth
Antonyms
tears
sadness
sorrow
weeping
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
riso
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
riso
standard usage, sometimes 'gargalhada' for loud laughter
São Paulo
riso
standard usage
Portugal
riso
standard usage, 'gargalhada' also used for hearty laughter
Related Idioms & Phrases
burst into laughter
roar with laughter
have the last laugh
a laugh a minute
laugh all the way to the bank
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