interjection
Common
haha
Haha (interjection) means a written representation of laughter. Example: “Haha, that's hilarious!”
interjection
1
A written representation of laughter.
"Haha, that's hilarious!"
"Haha, I can't believe you wore that hat to the meeting!"
"He replied to my joke with a simple "haha" in the chat."
noun
1
A sunken fence or ditch used as a garden boundary that doesn't block the view.
"The estate's haha kept the sheep out of the lawn without spoiling the view."
"From the terrace you could see across the haha to the fields beyond."
"The gardener dug a deep haha so the cows could not wander into the flower beds."
How to use haha
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly, a written stand-in for the sound of laughing.
Common mistake
The garden-boundary sense ("ha-ha") is a completely different, much rarer meaning — don't confuse it with the laughter interjection.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hahas
- Third person singular
- hahas, haha's
- Past tense
- hahaed, haha'd, haha'ed, haha-ed
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_____, that's hilarious!
Etymology
From Old English "ha ha," an onomatopoeic exclamation of laughter, found across several Germanic languages.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for haha
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What does “haha” mean?
The word “haha” means a written representation of laughter. In plain terms, most commonly, a written stand-in for the sound of laughing.
How do you use “haha” in a sentence?
Here is “haha” used in a sentence: “The estate's haha kept the sheep out of the lawn without spoiling the view.”
What part of speech is “haha”?
Depending on how it is used, “haha” can be an interjection and a noun.
Where does the word “haha” come from?
The word “haha” comes from Old English. From Old English "ha ha," an onomatopoeic exclamation of laughter, found across several Germanic languages.
Is “haha” a common word?
“Haha” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “haha” have?
“Haha” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a written representation of laughter.
What does 'haha' mean in a text message?
It is a written stand-in for the sound of laughter, showing that something is funny or that the sender is amused. Depending on tone and length it can signal genuine laughter, friendly warmth, or simply a light, easy-going reply. A longer "hahaha" usually suggests stronger or more heartfelt laughter than a short "haha."
What is the difference between 'haha' and 'lol'?
Both mark amusement, but "haha" spells out the actual sound of laughing, while "lol" is an abbreviation of "laughing out loud." Many people feel "haha" reads as warmer and more sincere, whereas "lol" has become a casual filler that often signals mild amusement or a friendly tone rather than real laughter.
Is 'haha' genuine or sarcastic?
It depends entirely on context. Most of the time "haha" signals real amusement, but a flat, single "haha" can read as polite, unamused, or even sarcastic, much like a courtesy laugh in person. Longer, repeated forms such as "hahaha" tend to come across as more genuine and spontaneous.
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