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Definition of Laughingstock
1. Noun. A victim of ridicule or pranks.
Specialized synonyms: April Fool
Generic synonyms: Dupe, Victim
Derivative terms: Stooge
Definition of Laughingstock
1. n. An object of ridicule; a butt of sport.
Definition of Laughingstock
1. Noun. (alternative spelling of laughing stock) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Laughingstock
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Laughingstock
Literary usage of Laughingstock
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A commentary on the Psalms of David [tr. based on that of A. Golding]. by Jean [comms. on the Bible] Calvin (1840)
"... that although they were as many in number as the whole world, yet should they
be made a laughingstock ~with all their riches and power. ..."
2. Works by Irish Archaeological and Celtic Society (1868)
"... was ' a laughingstock', from gen (' a laugh' v. supra sv ... Ed. (c) ' a
laughingstock to all'. ..."
3. Baily's Magazine of Sports and Pastimes (1871)
"C. and J. Moffatt for laughingstock, a son of the famous emperor of stallions,
Stockwell; and his dam, Gaiety, was a daughter of the equally-celebrated ..."
4. London Encyclopaedia; Or, Universal Dictionary of Science, Art, Literature by Thomas Tegg (1829)
"... to rejoice; laughingstock, ... laughingstock, a butt for ridicule : laughter,
convulsion 01 noisy mirth. ..."
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