HyperDic: laughingstock

English > 1 sense of the word laughingstock:
NOUNperson laughingstock, butt, goat, stoogea victim of ridicule or pranks
laughingstock > pronunciation
Soundslae'fihngstaa.k
Rhymesaftershock ... woodcock: 87 rhymes with aak...
English > laughingstock: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningA victim of ridicule or pranks.
Synonymsbutt, goat, stooge
NarrowerApril foolThe butt of a prank played on April 1st
Broadervictim, dupeA person who is tricked or swindled
Spanishchivo expiatorio, hazmerreír, pelele, risa
Catalanburlot, rialla, riota

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