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Definition of horselaugh

horselaugh

/ˈhɔːrsˌlæf/
horse · laugh
Plural:horselaughs
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Past Simple:horselaughed
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Past Participle:horselaughed
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Present Participle:horselaughing
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horselaugh Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loud, coarse, or boisterous laugh, often expressing derision or mockery.

Example

"His pretentious speech was met with a loud horselaugh from the back of the auditorium."

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• verb

1

To utter a loud, coarse, or derisive laugh.

Example

"Several critics horselaughed at the director's claim that the film was a masterpiece."

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• Nearby Words

horsehair
horsehead
horsehide
horselaugh
horseless
horselike
horseman

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 18th century, this compound combines 'horse' (used as an intensifier meaning large, coarse, or unrefined, as in 'horseplay' or 'horseradish') with 'laugh'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Horselaugh. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/horselaugh
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