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laughing stock

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun laughing stock has 1 sense
  1. butt, goat, laughingstock, stooge - a victim of ridicule or pranks
    --1 is a kind of victim, dupe
    --1 has particulars: April fool

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Term: Laughing stock

Description:

The term "laughing stock" refers to a person or thing that becomes an object of ridicule or derision. It describes an individual or entity that is widely mocked or laughed at by others.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Person or Object of Ridicule

In this sense, "laughing stock" is used to describe someone or something that is the target of amusement and mockery.

Example Sentence 1:

After his embarrassing fall on the stage, he became the laughing stock of the whole school.

Example Sentence 2:

The disastrous fashion choice made her the laughing stock of the party.

Sense 2: Subject of Widespread Ridicule

This sense refers to individuals or entities that are generally mocked or considered a source of amusement by a large number of people.

Example Sentence 1:

His constant blunders during interviews made him the laughing stock of the political world.

Example Sentence 2:

The team's abysmal performance turned them into a laughing stock in the sports community.

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