Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

laugh-in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.66 in modern English

Syllables
laugh--in
IPA
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A comedy show.

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Etymology

After Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, an American sketch comedy television program that began in 1967. Blend of laugh + love-in or similar, from the hippy protests popular at the time.

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What does laugh-in mean?
A comedy show.
Where does laugh-in come from?
After Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, an American sketch comedy television program that began in 1967. Blend of laugh + love-in or similar, from the hippy protests popular at the time.

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