outlaugh

English - English

Definition of outlaugh in English English dictionary

To laugh louder than

At his father's quick guffaw he jumped back, trying to outlaugh him. Mamma, did you hear what I said, Mamma? Boardman felt his side. My boy, that's a good one..

To surpass or outdo in laughing

to discourage or discomfit by laughing; to laugh down

To laugh (one) out of a purpose, principle, etc

Hyphenation

out·laugh

Etymology

() out- +‎ laugh

Tenses

outlaughing, outlaughed