as in laughter
an explosive sound that is a sign of amusement
during the quiet scenes of the movie we could hear occasional eruptions of cachinnation from the adjacent theater
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Noun
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Depletion Burnout Imagine a parent who once cherished bedtime stories, playful afternoons and shared laughter with their children.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025 -
Nobody said anything in response but the awkward question did trigger laughter and some applause from round the table.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Kate McKinnon's alien abduction sketch is always a favorite, largely thanks to how often guests break character in fits of giggles.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
17 Feb. 2025
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Thompson's physicality with the teens matched by Sudeikis' trademark hop on the desk, regularly caused the cast to break into a fit of giggles, especially Hader, who was sadly absent from Sunday's primetime special.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Expect plenty of laughs, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable speeches as Hollywood's finest take the stage.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Buss exclaims, making Hudson and Kaling laugh harder.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Cachinnation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cachinnation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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