laugh like a drain
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Meaning · English
To laugh with a loud, coarse sound
Examples
Charles laughs like a drain and empties his champagne glass. “How about some fruit juice and muesli, pumpkin?”
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “laugh like a drain” mean?
To laugh with a loud, coarse sound
Is “laugh like a drain” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.