have a laugh
Enjoy some humor
To have a laugh is to enjoy oneself, often with others: We went to the pub and had a laugh.
In British usage, it can also mean to joke around or not take something seriously: I was only having a laugh.
To have a laugh at someone's expense is to mock them.
Are you having a laugh? expresses incredulity—surely you're joking.
Low, suppressed laugh
- giggleSoft, silly vocalization
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- amusementPleased entertainment state
- funAmusement or pleasure
merriment · joy · delight · glee · hilarity · lightheartedness · joviality · cheerfulness
chuckle
Low, suppressed laugh
fun · merriment · joy · delight · glee · hilarity · lightheartedness · joviality · cheerfulness · snicker
joke
Humorous statement seeking laughter
wisecrack · jest · one-liner · banter · pun · wordplay · anecdote · zinger · shtick · repartee
ribbing
Affectionate verbal teasing
mockery · sarcasm · taking the mickey · leg-pull · wind-up · razzing · roast · chaff · tease · kidding
- laughtergiggling, chuckling, snickering, giggles, chortling