Horselaugh: meaning, definitions and examples
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horselaugh
[ ˈhɔrsˌlɑf ]
loud laughter
A horselaugh is a loud, boisterous, or derisive laugh that resembles the sound of a horse's neigh. This type of laughter is often associated with mockery or scorn, making it a way to express disdain towards someone or something. It can also signify amusement in a very exaggerated or unruly manner. The term is often used in literature to convey a sense of raucous or uncontrolled laughter.
Synonyms
boisterous laughter, derisive laugh, neighing laughter
Examples of usage
- His horselaugh echoed through the room.
- She let out a horselaugh at the joke.
- They burst into horselaughs at the ridiculous sight.
- The audience responded with a collective horselaugh.
Translations
Translations of the word "horselaugh" in other languages:
🇵🇹 risada de cavalo
🇮🇳 घोड़े की हंसी
🇩🇪 Pferdelachen
🇮🇩 tawa kuda
🇺🇦 кінська сміх
🇵🇱 końska śmiech
🇯🇵 馬の笑い
🇫🇷 rire de cheval
🇪🇸 risa de caballo
🇹🇷 at gülüşü
🇰🇷 말의 웃음
🇸🇦 ضحكة الحصان
🇨🇿 kůň smích
🇸🇰 koňský smiech
🇨🇳 马的笑声
🇸🇮 konjski smeh
🇮🇸 hestahlátur
🇰🇿 ат күлкі
🇬🇪 ცხენის სიცილი
🇦🇿 at gülüşü
🇲🇽 risa de caballo
Etymology
The term 'horselaugh' is derived from the combination of 'horse' and 'laugh.' The word 'horse' comes from the Old English 'hors,' which has Germanic roots, while 'laugh' originates from the Old English 'hlæhhan.' The imagery of a horse's neigh has been used to characterize laughter that is loud and unrestrained, capturing the essence of a humorous or mocking reaction. This phrase appears in various literary works, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, when authors began to use vivid descriptions of laughter to convey context and emotion. The whimsical connection between the sound of a horse and certain types of laughter underscores its role as a colorful expression in the English language.