Phrase guide

laugh line

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Either of the two skin folds that run from each side of the nose to the corners of the mouth.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural-normally

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: nasolabial fold, smile line

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

the point of a joke or humorous story

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: punch line, gag line, tag line

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: line

3

noun

Meaning 3

a wrinkle in the skin at the outer corner of your eyes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: crow's foot, crow's feet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: wrinkle, furrow, crease, crinkle, seam, line

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 鼻唇溝 /鼻唇沟 — Translations
  • Chinese Mandarin: 法令紋 /法令纹 — Translations
  • Japanese: ほうれい線 (hōreisen) — Translations
  • Japanese: 鼻唇溝 (bishinkō) — Translations
  • Portuguese: bigode chinês — Translations