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Street Slang
having a laugh
HAV-ing-a-LARF · phrase · informal
Being absurd or not serious; 'you're having a laugh'.
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An expression of disbelief that a situation or demand can be serious.
“Fifty quid for that? You're having a laugh.”
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having a laugh In A Sentence
Fifty quid for that? You're having a laugh.
Origin & Usage
British colloquial phrase; strongly associated with London speech.
People Also Ask
What does 'having a laugh' mean?
Said of a situation or demand, it expresses disbelief that it could possibly be serious.
How do you use 'having a laugh'?
You'd say 'Fifty quid for that? You're having a laugh' when a price or request strikes you as ridiculous.
Is 'having a laugh' rude?
It's a blunt expression of disbelief but not a swear word or slur, so it's mild rather than offensive.
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