laughable

English

/ˈlaːfəbl̩/, /ˈlɑːfəbl̩/, /ˈlæfəbl̩/

adj
Definitions
  • (now) Fitted to excite laughter; humorous.
  • Worthless; worthy of contempt or derision.

Etymology

Suffix from English laugh.

Origin

English

laugh

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