laughing
English
Etymology
From Middle English lawghynge; equivalent to laugh + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
Audio (US) (file) - Rhymes: -ɑːfɪŋ
Usage notes
As with other present participles, laughing can be used as an adjective:
- The Laughing Cavalier
- laughing hyena
Likewise, as with other gerunds, laughing can be used as a verbal noun:
- Laughing could be heard all the way from the back of the room!
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