Laughter Definition, Prefix, Suffix, Ologies and Isms, Laughter Information and Meaning

See also HUMOR.

Abderian
relating to foolish or excessive laughter. [Allusion to Democritus, the laughing philosopher, born in Abdero.]
cachinnation
raucous laughter; loud whinnying.
geloscopy, gelotoscopy
a form of divination that determines a person’s character or future from the way he laughs.
jocundity
the quality or condition of being merry or cheerful. —jocund, adj.
katagelophobia
an abnormal fear or dislike of ridicule.
risibility
1. the ability or disposition to laugh.
2. a humorous awareness of the ridiculous and absurd.
3. laughter.