Ha-ha
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɑːhɑː/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Ha-ha is an interjection meaning An approximation of the sound of laughter.
Meaning
An approximation of the sound of laughter.
More Meanings
- A laugh.
- Something funny; a joke.
- To laugh.
- (architecture) A ditch with one vertical side, acting as a sunken fence, designed to block the entry of animals into lawns and parks without breaking sightlines.
Example Sentences
Ha-has from both sides of the door.
We had a fine dinner, punctuated with Heidi's loud ha-has and lots of wine.
His ha-ha grated on our ears as he fled down the stairs three steps at a time with us in hot pursuit.
Durty Nelly's, […] You'll catch a few ha-has and even a golden memory or two singing along with the house piano player.
Word Forms
- haha
- ha-has
- ha-ha's
- ha-haing
- ha-ha'ing
- ha-haed
- ha-ha'd
- ha-ha'ed
Synonyms for ha-ha
Depending on context, synonyms include horselaugh, hee-haw, haw-haw.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include horselaugh, hee-haw, haw-haw, maybe, giggle, yaw-haw.
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