adj
laughable
LAH-fuhbl
adj
1
So absurd or badly done that it deserves mockery rather than serious attention.
"His excuse for being late was laughable."
"The special effects in the low-budget film were laughable."
How to Use Laughable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRidiculous or not to be taken seriously.
Common mistake
Usually used negatively — calling something "laughable" is an insult, not a compliment about its humor.
Common pairings
a laughable excuse
laughably bad
laughable attempt
Word Forms
more laughable comparative, most laughable superlative
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Etymology
From laugh plus the suffix -able.