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laughingstock
noun laugh·ing·stock \ˈla-fiŋ-ˌstäk, ˈlä-\
: a person or thing that is regarded as very foolish or ridiculous
Full Definition of LAUGHINGSTOCK
: an object of ridicule
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First Known Use of LAUGHINGSTOCK
1533
Rhymes with LAUGHINGSTOCK
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LAUGHINGSTOCK Defined for Kids
laughingstock
noun laugh·ing·stock \ˈla-fiŋ-ˌstäk, ˈlä-\
Definition of LAUGHINGSTOCK for Kids
: a person or thing that is made fun of
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