laugh
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laugh
(laf) [ME. laughen, to laugh]1. The sound produced by laughing. Synonym: risus
2. To express emotion, usually happiness or mirth, by a series of inarticulate sounds. Typically the mouth is open and a wide smile is present.
sardonic laugh
Risus sardonicus.Medical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners