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ha-ha

1[hah-hah, hah-hah]
–interjection, noun
(used as an exclamation or representation of laughter, as in expressing amusement or derision.)
Compare haw-haw.


Origin:
bef. 1000; ME, OE; of imit. orig.

ha-ha

2[hah-hah]
–noun
sunk fence.

Origin:
1705–15; < F haha repetitive compound based on ha! exclamation of surprise
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ha-ha 1   (hä'hä')   
n.  
  1. A sound made in imitation of laughter.

  2. ha-ha Slang An instance of amusement. Often used in the plural: drove past the old school just for ha-has.

interj.  Used to express amusement or scorn.
ha-ha 2   (hä'hä')   
n.  See sunk fence.

[French, exclamation of surprise, ha-ha (from its being designed not to be seen until closely approached).]
sunk fence  
n.  A walled ditch or sunken obstacle, such as a hedge, serving especially as a barrier to livestock without impairing the view or scenic appeal. Also called ha-ha2.
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