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Definition of laughline

laughline

/ˈlæf.laɪn/
laugh · line

Plural:laughlines
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• noun

1

A small wrinkle or crease that forms around the eyes or mouth as a result of smiling or laughing, typically appearing in the plural.

Example

"The portrait photographer chose not to retouch the subject's face, noting that every laughline added warmth and character."


2

A witty or humorous line of dialogue in a play, film, or comedy routine intended to provoke laughter from the audience.

Example

"The seasoned actor paused for a fraction of a second before delivering the scene's best laughline."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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