the act, sound, of laughing
amusement
Cases of word usage
1) causing laughter or smiles (amusing)
2) amusement; playfulness; a person, activity etc that causes laughter or pleasure (fun)
3) causing fun or laughter (funny)
4) loud laughter (hilarity)
5) the state of being merry, happy; happy laughter (mirth)
6) a sudden attack (of pain, anger, laughter etc) (paroxysm)
7) (a sound of) a small movement on the surface of water, crops etc, e.g. made by a gentle wind; a sound of quiet laughter or gossip in a crowd (ripple)
