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Haw-haw

See Ha-ha.

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Ditch 76% connected

A trench made in the earth by digging, particularly a trench for draining wet land, for guarding or fencing inclosures, or for preventing an approach…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Laugh 76% connected

To show mirth, satisfaction, or derision, by peculiar movement of the muscles of the face, particularly of the mouth, causing a lighting up of the fa…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Laughter 76% connected

A movement (usually involuntary) of the muscles of the face, particularly of the lips, with a peculiar expression of the eyes, indicating merriment,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ha-ha 92% connected

A sunk fence; a fence, wall, or ditch, not visible till one is close upon it.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Horselaugh 92% connected

A loud, boisterous laugh; a guffaw.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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