Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for ha-ha. Search instead for hucha.
Definitions

ha-ha

[hah-hah, hah-hah] / ˈhɑˈhɑ, ˌhɑˈhɑ /
NOUN
joke
Synonyms
STRONG
antic buffoonery burlesque caper caprice chestnut clowning drollery epigram escapade farce frolic gag gambol game horseplay humor jape jest lark laugh mischief mummery one-liner parody
WEAK
bon mot hoodwinking monkeyshine payof
Antonyms
STRONG
seriousness tragedy

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“The Bear” is not a ha-ha comedy, but Jon Bernthal’s nod for guest actor feels very “comedy” because of how that character operates within the fabric of the show.

From New York Times • Jul. 12, 2023

The effect is a little schizoid, however, and it’s hard to know how to take the series at first, what’s meant to be funny ha-ha and what’s meant to be funny strange.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2022

So “Comedy” isn’t exactly intended to be ha-ha funny, though it sometimes is.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2022

We played it straight so it’s not ha-ha slap-stick comedy, and he was one of the highlights for sure.

From Fox News • May 31, 2021

“He meant unusual funny, not ha-ha funny,” explained her mother.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar