Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

it is to laugh

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.66 in modern English

Syllables: it is -to laugh
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

It is absurd or laughable.

Humorous

Example Sentences

"Then, “It is to laugh,” said Karen with characteristic Courtney light-heartedness."
"DUCKMAN: In fact, I just spent two minutes writing a play which you can help me perform for King Chicken. Any questions? CHARLES: Yes, when's the English translation come out?"

Etymology

Calque of French c'est à rire

Usage

Humorous

Questions

What does it is to laugh mean?: It is absurd or laughable.
Where does it is to laugh come from?: Calque of French c'est à rire

How to pronounce it is to laugh

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