risible
adjective

- provoking laughter through being ludicrous

- deserving to be laughed at rather than taken seriously

- something that is risible is so stupid that it deserves to be laughed at

Oxford Languages, Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, Longman Dictionary,

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A LAUGHTER LEXICON

1. Giggle: a light, often high-pitched laugh that conveys amusement or nervousness. It is usually spontaneous and can indicate a sense of joy or slight embarrassment.

2. Chuckle: soft, restrained laugh that suggests mild amusement or satisfaction. It often reflects a quiet enjoyment or a private joke.

3. Guffaw: a loud, hearty laugh that expresses strong amusement or delight. It is often uncontrollable and can indicate a deep sense of humor or joy.

4. Snicker: a suppressed, often mocking laugh that conveys scorn or derision. It can indicate a sense of superiority or ridicule.

5. Cackle: a harsh, loud laugh that can sound sinister or mischievous. It often conveys a sense of wicked delight or malevolent amusement.

6. Chortle: a joyful, somewhat breathy laugh that combines a chuckle and a snort. It indicates a sense of delight or amusement.

7. Belly laugh: a deep, hearty laugh that comes from the diaphragm, often uncontrollable. It indicates extreme amusement or joy.

8. Snort: a laugh that involves a sudden expulsion of air through the nose, often involuntary. It can indicate genuine amusement or surprise.

9. Wheeze: a breathy, strained laugh that can occur when someone is laughing too hard. It often indicates extreme amusement or physical exertion from laughing.

10. Silent laughter: a laugh where no sound is made, but the body shakes with mirth. It can indicate intense amusement or an attempt to suppress laughter in a quiet setting.

11. Titter: a quiet, nervous laugh that often indicates discomfort or embarrassment. It is usually short and stifled.

12. Roar: a very loud and deep laugh that conveys extreme amusement or hilarity. It often involves a group of people laughing together.

13. Heehaw: a loud, braying laugh that resembles the sound a donkey makes. It often conveys a sense of unrestrained amusement and can sometimes be perceived as foolish.

14. Simper: a silly, self-conscious laugh that often indicates shyness or superficial amusement. It is usually accompanied by a smile and can sometimes seem insincere.

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SYNONYMS

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