Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
laughingstock
noun
/ˈlæf.ɪŋ.stɒk/
Definition
A person or thing regarded as an object of mockery or ridicule.
Examples
- After his embarrassing speech, he became the laughingstock of the conference.
- The idea was so outlandish that it made her the laughingstock of the committee.
- Being the laughingstock of the school was tough for a shy student.
Meaning
Someone or something that is laughed at or made fun of, often because of failure or unusual behavior.
Synonyms
- object of ridicule
- butt of jokes
- fool
- punchline
