English · Phrasal verb Attested

laugh at

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see laugh, at.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To scorn or tease; to evince contempt or pity for someone, usually contrasted with laugh with.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhạo báng hoặc trêu chọc; thể hiện sự khinh thường

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To act uncaring of or dismissive of (something).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có thái độ thờ ơ hoặc bỏ qua

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “laugh at” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see laugh, at.

Is “laugh at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.