having a laugh
Not being serious
Having a laugh means joking around or enjoying oneself, often at someone else's expense.
British and Australian slang.
If someone asks Are you having a laugh? , they're questioning whether you're serious or mocking them.
Can also simply mean having fun: We were just having a laugh at the pub.
- gigglingLaughing in short bursts
- chucklingLaughing softly, briefly
- jokingSaying things in fun
- just kiddingRetraction of a jest
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
cracking jokes · cracking up · in stitches · howling · snickering · teasing · winding up · pulling your leg · fooling around · messing about · grinning · hilarious · witty · comedy · prank · jest · roaring · mates
having a laughcrying
Emotional tear release
weeping · sobbing · in tears · miserable · distraught
having a laughdead serious
Absolutely not joking
in earnest · no joke · meaning business · straight-faced · on the level
having a laughsuffering
Sustained experience of distress
miserable · toiling · struggling · in the doldrums · hard at work
having, laugh, laughs, laughed, laughing, laughable, laughably, laughter, laugher