KJV dictionary & concordance

laugh

Meaning of “laugh”

Sense 1: To express mirth, joy, or gladness by laughter. Sense 2: To laugh at in mockery, scorn, or derision.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

18 occurrences17 verses6 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 18:13

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KJV PCE

I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Proverbs 1:26 · retained source text

I also will laugh at your calamitie, I wil mocke when your feare commeth.

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Proverbs 29:9 · retained source text

If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether hee rage or laugh, there is no rest.

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Historical English dictionary sources

To make the sound and show the features characteristic of mirth; with at or to scorn, to ridicule or treat with mockery or contempt.

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